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 89.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 6.6%. There are more white people in the south 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 |
Pike County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.7% |
Hispanic |
1.6% |
Black |
6.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Pike County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.7% |
Hispanic |
1.6% |
Black |
6.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pike County, MO
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
32
With a diversity score of 32 out of 100, Pike County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Pike County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Pike County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Audrain County, MO: more diverse
- Greene County, IL: less diverse
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- Shelby County, IL: less diverse
- Cumberland County, IL: less diverse
- Coles County, IL: more diverse
- Ray County, MO: less diverse
- Clay County, MO: more diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
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- Gillespie County, TX: more diverse
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- Goochland County, VA: more diverse
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- Grant County, KY: less diverse
- Sharp County, AR: less diverse
- Shelby County, IA: less diverse
- Gilchrist County, FL: more diverse