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.
The majority race in Lee County overall is white, making up 66.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 20.9%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Lee County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.8% |
Hispanic |
20.9% |
Black |
9.5% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Lee County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
66.8% |
Hispanic |
20.9% |
Black |
9.5% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lee County, TX
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.
Diversity Score
Lee County Diversity Score
80
With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, Lee County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Lee County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest 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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