The map below shows majority race by area in Jasper 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 Jasper County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Jasper County overall is white, making up 83.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.9%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Jasper County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.6% |
Hispanic |
7.9% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Jasper County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.6% |
Hispanic |
7.9% |
Black |
1.7% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jasper County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Jasper 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
Jasper County Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Jasper County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Jasper County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Jasper County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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