The map below shows majority race by area in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Jefferson County overall is white, making up 78.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Jefferson County, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.8% |
Hispanic |
14.1% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Jefferson County, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.8% |
Hispanic |
14.1% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jefferson County, CO
The map below shows diversity in Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Diversity Score
66
With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Jefferson County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Jefferson County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Jefferson County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Denver County, CO: more diverse
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- Gilpin County, CO: less diverse
- Clear Creek County, CO: less diverse
- Eagle County, CO: less diverse
- Cheyenne County, KS: less diverse
- Rawlins County, KS: less diverse
- Decatur County, KS: less diverse
- Norton County, KS: less diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bucks County, PA: less diverse
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- Dane County, WI: more diverse
- Volusia County, FL: more diverse
- Chester County, PA: more diverse
- Camden County, NJ: more diverse
- Bristol County, MA: less diverse