The map below shows majority race by area in Miami 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 Miami County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Miami County overall is white, making up 86.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 5.2%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Miami County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.3% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
5.2% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Miami County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.3% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
5.2% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Miami County, IN
The map below shows diversity in Miami 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
Miami County Diversity Score
53
With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Miami County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Miami County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Miami County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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