The map below shows majority race by area in Madison 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 Madison County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Madison County overall is white, making up 62.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 31.4%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Madison County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.0% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
31.4% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Madison County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.0% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
31.4% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Madison County, MS
The map below shows diversity in Madison 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Madison County Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Madison County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Madison County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Madison County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Scott County, MS: more diverse
- Newton County, MS: less diverse
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- Richland Parish, LA: less diverse
- Sumter County, AL: less diverse
- Ouachita Parish, LA: less diverse
- Lincoln Parish, LA: more diverse
- Perry County, AL: less diverse
- Dallas County, AL: less diverse
- Webster Parish, LA: less diverse
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- Terrebonne Parish, LA: more diverse
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- Eau Claire County, WI: less diverse
- Flagler County, FL: less diverse
- Hardin County, KY: more diverse
- Limestone County, AL: more diverse
- Lycoming County, PA: less diverse
- Robeson County, NC: more diverse
- Rockwall County, TX: more diverse
- St. Lawrence County, NY: less diverse