The map below shows majority race by area in Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Piscataquis County overall is white, making up 93.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.0%. 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 southwest 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 |
Piscataquis County, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.7% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Piscataquis County, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.7% |
Hispanic |
1.9% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Piscataquis County, ME
The map below shows diversity in Piscataquis 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
Piscataquis County Diversity Score
18
With a diversity score of 18 out of 100, Piscataquis County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Piscataquis County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Piscataquis County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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