Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Noxubee County, MS

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

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

The majority race in Noxubee County overall is black, making up 68.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 30.6%. There are more black people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Noxubee County
Race
Noxubee County, MS Population
White
30.6%
Hispanic
0.1%
Black
68.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.6%
Other
0.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Noxubee County, MS Population
White
30.6%
Hispanic
0.1%
Black
68.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.6%
Other
0.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Noxubee County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Noxubee 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.

Noxubee County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Noxubee County Diversity Score

55

With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, Noxubee County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Noxubee County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Noxubee County.

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

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