The map below shows majority race by area in Island 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 Island County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Island County overall is white, making up 77.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.4%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Island County, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.9% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
5.6% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
5.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Island County, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.9% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
5.6% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Island County, WA
The map below shows diversity in Island 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
Island County Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Island County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Island County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Island County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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