The map below shows majority race by area in Leake 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 Leake 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 Leake County overall is white, making up 47.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 40.1%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. 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 |
Leake County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.8% |
Hispanic |
6.0% |
Black |
40.1% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
5.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Leake County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.8% |
Hispanic |
6.0% |
Black |
40.1% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
5.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Leake County, MS
The map below shows diversity in Leake 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
Leake County Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Leake County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Leake County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Leake County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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