The map below shows majority race by area in Ness 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 Ness County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Ness County overall is white, making up 84.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.3%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Ness County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.6% |
Hispanic |
11.3% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Ness County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.6% |
Hispanic |
11.3% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ness County, KS
The map below shows diversity in Ness 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
Ness County Diversity Score
48
With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Ness County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Ness County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Ness County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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