The map below shows majority race by area in Monroe 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 Monroe County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Monroe County overall is white, making up 96.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.3%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as other 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 |
Monroe County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
96.8% |
Hispanic |
0.2% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Monroe County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
96.8% |
Hispanic |
0.2% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Monroe County, OH
The map below shows diversity in Monroe 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
Monroe County Diversity Score
3
With a diversity score of 3 out of 100, Monroe County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Monroe County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Monroe County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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