The map below shows majority race by area in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Pitkin County overall is white, making up 83.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Pitkin County, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.7% |
Hispanic |
9.7% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Pitkin County, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.7% |
Hispanic |
9.7% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pitkin County, CO
The map below shows diversity in Pitkin 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
Pitkin County Diversity Score
44
With a diversity score of 44 out of 100, Pitkin County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Pitkin County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Pitkin County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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