Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Jefferson City, MO

The map below shows majority race by area in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Jefferson City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Jefferson City overall is white, making up 78.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.6%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 in Jefferson City
Race
Jefferson City, MO Population
White
78.7%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
12.6%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Jefferson City, MO Population
White
78.7%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
12.6%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jefferson City, MO

The map below shows diversity in Jefferson City. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Jefferson City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Jefferson City Diversity Score

70

With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Jefferson City is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Jefferson City's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Jefferson City.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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