Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lowndes County, MS

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

Lowndes County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lowndes County overall is white, making up 52.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 41.7%. 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 Lowndes County
Race
Lowndes County, MS Population
White
52.7%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
41.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lowndes County, MS Population
White
52.7%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
41.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lowndes County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Lowndes 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.

Lowndes County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lowndes County Diversity Score

70

With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Lowndes County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Lowndes County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Lowndes County.

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

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