Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Pendleton County, WV

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

Pendleton County, WV map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Pendleton County overall is white, making up 93.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 3.3%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 in Pendleton County
Race
Pendleton County, WV Population
White
93.5%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
3.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Pendleton County, WV Population
White
93.5%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
3.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pendleton County, WV

The map below shows diversity in Pendleton 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.

Pendleton County, WV map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Pendleton County Diversity Score

21

With a diversity score of 21 out of 100, Pendleton County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Pendleton County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Pendleton County.

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

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