The map below shows majority race by area in Monona 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 Monona County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Monona County overall is white, making up 94.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.4%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Monona County, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.7% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
0.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Monona County, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.7% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
0.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Monona County, IA
The map below shows diversity in Monona 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
Monona County Diversity Score
18
With a diversity score of 18 out of 100, Monona County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Monona County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Monona County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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