The map below shows majority race by area in Marion 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 Marion County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Marion County overall is white, making up 53.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 28.2%. 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 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 |
Marion County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.4% |
Hispanic |
10.3% |
Black |
28.2% |
Asian |
3.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Marion County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.4% |
Hispanic |
10.3% |
Black |
28.2% |
Asian |
3.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Marion County, IN
The map below shows diversity in Marion 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
Marion County Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Marion County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Marion County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Marion County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Hendricks County, IN: less diverse
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- Fayette County, IN: less diverse
- Parke County, IN: less diverse
- Wayne County, IN: less diverse
- Union County, IN: less diverse
- Vermillion County, IN: less diverse
- Preble County, OH: less diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wayne County, MI: less diverse
- Palm Beach County, FL: more diverse
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- Franklin County, OH: less diverse
- Nassau County, NY: less diverse
- New York County, NY: more diverse
- Duval County, FL: more diverse
- Bronx County, NY: less diverse
- Honolulu County, HI: more diverse
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more diverse