The map below shows majority race by area in Nye 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 Nye County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Nye County overall is white, making up 71.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.1%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Nye County, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.6% |
Hispanic |
15.1% |
Black |
2.3% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
7.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Nye County, NV Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.6% |
Hispanic |
15.1% |
Black |
2.3% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
1.4% |
Other |
7.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Nye County, NV
The map below shows diversity in Nye 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Nye County Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Nye County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Nye County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Nye County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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