The map below shows majority race by area in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Minnesota overall is white, making up 80.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 5.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the state. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Minnesota
Self-Identified Race |
Minnesota Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.5% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
5.5% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Minnesota
The map below shows diversity in Minnesota. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Minnesota Diversity Score
47
With a diversity score of 47 out of 100, Minnesota is about average for diversity versus other US states. The most diverse area within Minnesota's proper boundaries is to the east of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Minnesota.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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