Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in McDonald County, MO

The map below shows majority race by area in McDonald 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 McDonald County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

McDonald County, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in McDonald County overall is white, making up 71.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 12.8%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as other 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 in McDonald County
Race
McDonald County, MO Population
White
71.6%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
1.3%
Other
12.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
McDonald County, MO Population
White
71.6%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
1.3%
Other
12.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for McDonald County, MO

The map below shows diversity in McDonald 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.

McDonald County, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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McDonald County Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, McDonald County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within McDonald County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of McDonald County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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