The map below shows majority race by area in Marshall 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 Marshall County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Marshall County overall is white, making up 49.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 44.9%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Marshall County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.3% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
44.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Marshall County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.3% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
44.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Marshall County, MS
The map below shows diversity in Marshall 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
Marshall County Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Marshall County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Marshall County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Marshall County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Benton County, MS: more diverse
- DeSoto County, MS: more diverse
- Tippah County, MS: less diverse
- Tunica County, MS: less diverse
- Alcorn County, MS: less diverse
- Lee County, AR: less diverse
- Tishomingo County, MS: less diverse
- Monroe County, AR: less diverse
- Colbert County, AL: less diverse
- Lauderdale County, AL: less diverse
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- Mower County, MN: more diverse
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- Morrison County, MN: less diverse
- Morrow County, OH: less diverse
- Morton County, ND: less diverse
- Montgomery County, NC: more diverse