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.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Jefferson County overall is white, making up 79.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.8%. There are more white people in the north 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, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.4% |
Hispanic |
7.8% |
Black |
6.6% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Jefferson County, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.4% |
Hispanic |
7.8% |
Black |
6.6% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jefferson County, NY
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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Jefferson County Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 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 north parts of Jefferson County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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