The map below shows majority race by area in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Pocahontas County overall is white, making up 92.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.1%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Pocahontas County, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.3% |
Hispanic |
4.1% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Pocahontas County, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.3% |
Hispanic |
4.1% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pocahontas County, IA
The map below shows diversity in Pocahontas 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
Pocahontas County Diversity Score
23
With a diversity score of 23 out of 100, Pocahontas County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Pocahontas County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Pocahontas County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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