Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Richmond County, GA

The map below shows majority race by area in Richmond 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 Richmond County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Richmond County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Richmond County overall is black, making up 47.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 37.7%. There are more black people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north 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 in Richmond County
Race
Richmond County, GA Population
White
37.7%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
47.3%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
5.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Richmond County, GA Population
White
37.7%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
47.3%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
5.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Richmond County, GA

The map below shows diversity in Richmond 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.

Richmond County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Richmond County Diversity Score

95

With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Richmond County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Richmond County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Richmond County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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