The map below shows majority race by area in Saline 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 Saline County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Saline County overall is white, making up 80.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.4%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Saline County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.1% |
Hispanic |
11.4% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Saline County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.1% |
Hispanic |
11.4% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Saline County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Saline 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
Saline County Diversity Score
68
With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Saline County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Saline County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Saline County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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