The map below shows majority race by area in Lewis 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 Lewis County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Lewis County overall is white, making up 82.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.9%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Lewis County, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.0% |
Hispanic |
10.9% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
5.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Lewis County, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.0% |
Hispanic |
10.9% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
5.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lewis County, WA
The map below shows diversity in Lewis 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
Lewis County Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Lewis County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Lewis County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Lewis County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Thurston County, WA: more diverse
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