The map below shows majority race by area in Iron 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 Iron County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Iron County overall is white, making up 93.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.7%. There are more white people in the southeast 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 |
Iron County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.3% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Iron County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.3% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Iron County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Iron 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
Iron County Diversity Score
21
With a diversity score of 21 out of 100, Iron County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Iron County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Iron County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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