The map below shows majority race by area in Kings 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 Kings 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 Kings County overall is hispanic, making up 52.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 33.9%. There are more hispanic people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 |
Kings County, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
33.9% |
Hispanic |
52.0% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Kings County, CA Population |
|---|---|
White |
33.9% |
Hispanic |
52.0% |
Black |
6.1% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kings County, CA
The map below shows diversity in Kings 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
Kings County Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Kings County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Kings County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Kings County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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