Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Neshoba County, MS

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

Neshoba County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Neshoba County overall is white, making up 56.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 20.8%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as native american are most likely to be living in the west 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 Neshoba County
Race
Neshoba County, MS Population
White
56.1%
Hispanic
0.7%
Black
19.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
20.8%
Other
2.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Neshoba County, MS Population
White
56.1%
Hispanic
0.7%
Black
19.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
20.8%
Other
2.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Neshoba County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Neshoba 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.

Neshoba County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Neshoba County Diversity Score

66

With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Neshoba County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Neshoba County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Neshoba County.

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

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