The map below shows majority race by area in Mason 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 Mason County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Mason County overall is white, making up 90.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.7%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Mason County, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.8% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Mason County, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.8% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mason County, MI
The map below shows diversity in Mason 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
Mason County Diversity Score
32
With a diversity score of 32 out of 100, Mason County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Mason County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Mason County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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