The map below shows majority race by area in North Dakota, 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 North Dakota racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in North Dakota overall is white, making up 81.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is native american at 6.5%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the state. People who identify as native american 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 |
North Dakota Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.0% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
3.1% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
6.5% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
North Dakota Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.0% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
3.1% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
6.5% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Dakota
The map below shows diversity in North Dakota. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
North Dakota Diversity Score
29
With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, North Dakota is less diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within North Dakota's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of North Dakota.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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