The map below shows majority race by area in Linn 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 Linn County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Linn County overall is white, making up 85.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.4%. There are more white people in the east 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 |
Linn County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.0% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Linn County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.0% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Linn County, OR
The map below shows diversity in Linn 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
Linn County Diversity Score
46
With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, Linn County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Linn County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Linn County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Benton County, OR: more diverse
- Jefferson County, OR: more diverse
- Grant County, OR: less diverse
- Park County, WY: less diverse
- Big Horn County, WY: less diverse
- Crook County, WY: less diverse
- Lawrence County, SD: less diverse
- Butte County, SD: less diverse
- Hyde County, SD: more diverse
- Hand County, SD: less diverse
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- Humboldt County, CA: more diverse
- Strafford County, NH: less diverse
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- Hampton City, VA: more diverse