Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Owsley County, KY

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

Owsley County, KY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Owsley County overall is white, making up 87.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 11.0%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Owsley County
Race
Owsley County, KY Population
White
87.5%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
11.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Owsley County, KY Population
White
87.5%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
11.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Owsley County, KY

The map below shows diversity in Owsley 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.

Owsley County, KY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Owsley County Diversity Score

20

With a diversity score of 20 out of 100, Owsley County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Owsley County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Owsley County.

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

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