Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lee County, GA

The map below shows majority race by area in Lee 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 Lee County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Lee County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lee County overall is white, making up 71.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.6%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 Lee County
Race
Lee County, GA Population
White
71.5%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
20.6%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lee County, GA Population
White
71.5%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
20.6%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lee County, GA

The map below shows diversity in Lee 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.

Lee County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lee County Diversity Score

78

With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Lee County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Lee County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Lee County.

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

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