The map below shows majority race by area in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Pulaski County overall is white, making up 93.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 2.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Pulaski County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.5% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Pulaski County, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.5% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
0.8% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pulaski County, KY
The map below shows diversity in Pulaski 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
Pulaski County Diversity Score
17
With a diversity score of 17 out of 100, Pulaski County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Pulaski County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Pulaski County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Russell County, KY: less diverse
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- Barren County, KY: more diverse
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