The map below shows majority race by area in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Kentucky overall is white, making up 85.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.8%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the state. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Kentucky Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.2% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Kentucky Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.2% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
6.8% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kentucky
The map below shows diversity in Kentucky. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Kentucky Diversity Score
14
With a diversity score of 14 out of 100, Kentucky is much less diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within Kentucky's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Kentucky.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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