Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Montgomery County, MD

The map below shows majority race by area in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Montgomery County, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Montgomery County overall is white, making up 40.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 in Montgomery County
Race
Montgomery County, MD Population
White
40.3%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
19.7%
Asian
15.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Montgomery County, MD Population
White
40.3%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
19.7%
Asian
15.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Montgomery County, MD

The map below shows diversity in Montgomery 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.

Montgomery County, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Montgomery County Diversity Score

99

With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Montgomery County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Montgomery County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Montgomery County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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