The map below shows majority race by area in Potter 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 Potter County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Potter County overall is white, making up 92.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 1.9%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Potter County, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.9% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
1.9% |
Native American |
1.9% |
Other |
1.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Potter County, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.9% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
1.9% |
Native American |
1.9% |
Other |
1.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Potter County, SD
The map below shows diversity in Potter 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
Potter County Diversity Score
31
With a diversity score of 31 out of 100, Potter County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Potter County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Potter County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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