Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK

The map below shows majority race by area in Lake and Peninsula Borough, 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lake and Peninsula Borough overall is native american, making up 64.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.3%. There are more native american people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough
Race
Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK Population
White
24.3%
Hispanic
0.1%
Black
2.2%
Asian
2.7%
Native American
64.1%
Other
6.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK Population
White
24.3%
Hispanic
0.1%
Black
2.2%
Asian
2.7%
Native American
64.1%
Other
6.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK

The map below shows diversity in Lake and Peninsula Borough. 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.

Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lake and Peninsula Borough Diversity Score

95

With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Lake and Peninsula Borough is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Lake and Peninsula Borough's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Lake and Peninsula Borough.

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

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