Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Perry County, MS

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

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

The majority race in Perry County overall is white, making up 79.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.6%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 Perry County
Race
Perry County, MS Population
White
79.0%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
10.6%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Perry County, MS Population
White
79.0%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
10.6%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Perry County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Perry 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.

Perry County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Perry County Diversity Score

51

With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Perry County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Perry County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Perry County.

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

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