The map below shows majority race by area in Norton 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 Norton County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Norton County overall is white, making up 84.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.3%. There are more white people in the central 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 |
Norton County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.1% |
Hispanic |
7.3% |
Black |
4.8% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Norton County, KS Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.1% |
Hispanic |
7.3% |
Black |
4.8% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Norton County, KS
The map below shows diversity in Norton 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
Norton County Diversity Score
64
With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Norton County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Norton County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Norton County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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