The map below shows majority race by area in Pike 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 Pike County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Pike County overall is white, making up 96.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 1.1%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as other 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 |
Pike County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
96.7% |
Hispanic |
0.8% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Pike County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
96.7% |
Hispanic |
0.8% |
Black |
0.9% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pike County, KY
The map below shows diversity in Pike 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
Pike County Diversity Score
4
With a diversity score of 4 out of 100, Pike County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Pike County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Pike County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Floyd County, KY: less diverse
- Knott County, KY: less diverse
- McDowell County, WV: more diverse
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- Lee County, KY: more diverse
- Mercer County, WV: more diverse
- Jackson County, KY: less diverse
- Giles County, VA: more diverse
- Monroe County, WV: more diverse
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