Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in McKinley County, NM

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

McKinley County, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in McKinley County overall is native american, making up 80.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.3%. There are more native american people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 McKinley County
Race
McKinley County, NM Population
White
6.2%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
80.1%
Other
2.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
McKinley County, NM Population
White
6.2%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
80.1%
Other
2.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for McKinley County, NM

The map below shows diversity in McKinley 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.

McKinley County, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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McKinley County Diversity Score

55

With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, McKinley County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within McKinley County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of McKinley County.

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

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