Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Leon County, FL

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

Leon County, FL map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Leon County overall is white, making up 54.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 30.9%. 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 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 in Leon County
Race
Leon County, FL Population
White
54.9%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
30.9%
Asian
3.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Leon County, FL Population
White
54.9%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
30.9%
Asian
3.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Leon County, FL

The map below shows diversity in Leon 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.

Leon County, FL map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Leon County Diversity Score

92

With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Leon County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Leon County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Leon County.

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

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