The map below shows majority race by area in Issaquena 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 Issaquena County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Issaquena County overall is black, making up 65.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 30.1%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Issaquena County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
30.1% |
Hispanic |
2.8% |
Black |
65.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Issaquena County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
30.1% |
Hispanic |
2.8% |
Black |
65.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Issaquena County, MS
The map below shows diversity in Issaquena 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Issaquena County Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Issaquena County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Issaquena County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Issaquena County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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