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 65.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.1% |
Hispanic |
16.1% |
Black |
12.9% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Monroe County, PA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.1% |
Hispanic |
16.1% |
Black |
12.9% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Monroe County, PA
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
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Monroe County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Monroe County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest 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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