Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Jones County, SD

The map below shows majority race by area in Jones 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 Jones County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Jones County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Jones County overall is white, making up 80.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 16.3%. There are more white people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as native american are most likely to be living in the central 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 Jones County
Race
Jones County, SD Population
White
80.7%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
16.3%
Other
1.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Jones County, SD Population
White
80.7%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
16.3%
Other
1.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jones County, SD

The map below shows diversity in Jones 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.

Jones County, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Jones County Diversity Score

50

With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Jones County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Jones County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Jones County.

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

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