Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in San Juan County, NM

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

San Juan County, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in San Juan County overall is native american, making up 47.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.1%. There are more native american people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 San Juan County
Race
San Juan County, NM Population
White
31.1%
Hispanic
17.9%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
47.3%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
San Juan County, NM Population
White
31.1%
Hispanic
17.9%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
47.3%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for San Juan County, NM

The map below shows diversity in San Juan 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.

San Juan County, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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San Juan County Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, San Juan County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within San Juan County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of San Juan County.

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

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