The map below shows majority race by area in Murray 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 Murray County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Murray County overall is white, making up 69.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 10.4%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as native american 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 |
Murray County, OK Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.8% |
Hispanic |
7.8% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
10.4% |
Other |
9.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Murray County, OK Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.8% |
Hispanic |
7.8% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
10.4% |
Other |
9.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Murray County, OK
The map below shows diversity in Murray 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
Murray County Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Murray County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Murray County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Murray County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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