The map below shows majority race by area in Lane 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 Lane County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Lane County overall is white, making up 81.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.0%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Lane County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.2% |
Hispanic |
9.0% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
5.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Lane County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.2% |
Hispanic |
9.0% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
5.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lane County, OR
The map below shows diversity in Lane 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
Lane County Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Lane County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Lane County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Lane County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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- Washakie County, WY: less diverse
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- Pennington County, SD: more diverse
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