Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Hughes County, SD

The map below shows majority race by area in Hughes 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 Hughes County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Hughes County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Hughes County overall is white, making up 80.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 11.9%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as native american 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 in Hughes County
Race
Hughes County, SD Population
White
80.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
11.9%
Other
4.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Hughes County, SD Population
White
80.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
11.9%
Other
4.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hughes County, SD

The map below shows diversity in Hughes 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.

Hughes County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Hughes County Diversity Score

65

With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Hughes County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Hughes County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Hughes County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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