The map below shows majority race by area in Portage 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 Portage County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Portage County overall is white, making up 90.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 3.5%. 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 southeast 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 |
Portage County, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.4% |
Hispanic |
3.5% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Portage County, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.4% |
Hispanic |
3.5% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Portage County, WI
The map below shows diversity in Portage 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
Portage County Diversity Score
38
With a diversity score of 38 out of 100, Portage County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Portage County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Portage County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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