The map below shows majority race by area in Kearny 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 Kearny County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Kearny County overall is white, making up 66.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.4%. There are more white people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Kearny County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.5% |
Hispanic |
31.4% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Kearny County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.5% |
Hispanic |
31.4% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kearny County, KS
The map below shows diversity in Kearny 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
Kearny County Diversity Score
65
With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Kearny County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Kearny County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Kearny County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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