Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in McLaughlin, SD

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

McLaughlin, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in McLaughlin overall is native american, making up 83.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 15.9%. There are more native american people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 in McLaughlin
Race
McLaughlin, SD Population
White
15.9%
Hispanic
0.2%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
83.4%
Other
0.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
McLaughlin, SD Population
White
15.9%
Hispanic
0.2%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
83.4%
Other
0.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for McLaughlin, SD

The map below shows diversity in McLaughlin. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

McLaughlin, SD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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McLaughlin Diversity Score

50

With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, McLaughlin is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within McLaughlin's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of McLaughlin.

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

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