The map below shows majority race by area in Jackson 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 Jackson County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Jackson County overall is white, making up 89.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 3.3%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Jackson County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.3% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Jackson County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.3% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jackson County, AL
The map below shows diversity in Jackson 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
Jackson County Diversity Score
36
With a diversity score of 36 out of 100, Jackson County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Jackson County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Jackson County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Dade County, GA: less diverse
- Walker County, GA: less diverse
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- Murray County, GA: more diverse
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- Lauderdale County, AL: more diverse
- Colbert County, AL: more diverse
- Union County, GA: less diverse
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- Hood County, TX: more diverse