The map below shows majority race by area in Howell County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Howell County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Howell County overall is white, making up 93.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.8%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Howell County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.6% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Howell County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.6% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Howell County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Howell County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Howell County Diversity Score
17
With a diversity score of 17 out of 100, Howell County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Howell County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Howell County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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