The map below shows majority race by area in McCracken 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 McCracken County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in McCracken County overall is white, making up 82.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.6%. 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 |
McCracken County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.3% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
10.6% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
McCracken County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.3% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
10.6% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for McCracken County, KY
The map below shows diversity in McCracken 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
McCracken County Diversity Score
55
With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, McCracken County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within McCracken County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of McCracken County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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