Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Oktibbeha County, MS

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

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

The majority race in Oktibbeha County overall is white, making up 53.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 38.2%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Oktibbeha County
Race
Oktibbeha County, MS Population
White
53.4%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
38.2%
Asian
4.1%
Native American
0.7%
Other
2.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Oktibbeha County, MS Population
White
53.4%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
38.2%
Asian
4.1%
Native American
0.7%
Other
2.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oktibbeha County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Oktibbeha 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.

Oktibbeha County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Oktibbeha County Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Oktibbeha County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Oktibbeha County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Oktibbeha County.

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

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