The map below shows majority race by area in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Oscoda County overall is white, making up 94.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.7%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Oscoda County, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.3% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Oscoda County, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.3% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oscoda County, MI
The map below shows diversity in Oscoda 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
Oscoda County Diversity Score
19
With a diversity score of 19 out of 100, Oscoda County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Oscoda County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Oscoda County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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