The map below shows majority race by area in Richland 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 Richland County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Richland County overall is white, making up 80.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Richland County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.0% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
12.7% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Richland County, OH Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.0% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
12.7% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Richland County, OH
The map below shows diversity in Richland 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
Richland County Diversity Score
57
With a diversity score of 57 out of 100, Richland County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Richland County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Richland County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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