The map below shows majority race by area in Saguache 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 Saguache County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Saguache County overall is white, making up 63.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 29.5%. There are more white people in the north 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 |
Saguache County, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.7% |
Hispanic |
29.5% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Saguache County, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
63.7% |
Hispanic |
29.5% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Saguache County, CO
The map below shows diversity in Saguache 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Saguache County Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Saguache County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Saguache County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Saguache County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Hinsdale County, CO: more diverse
- San Juan County, CO: less diverse
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- Bent County, CO: more diverse
- Prowers County, CO: more diverse
- Hamilton County, KS: more diverse
- Kearny County, KS: more diverse
- Finney County, KS: more diverse
- Hodgeman County, KS: less diverse
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