The map below shows majority race by area in Sanders 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 Sanders County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Sanders County overall is white, making up 90.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as other 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 |
Sanders County, MT Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.6% |
Hispanic |
2.8% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
2.8% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Sanders County, MT Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.6% |
Hispanic |
2.8% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
2.8% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sanders County, MT
The map below shows diversity in Sanders 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
Sanders County Diversity Score
37
With a diversity score of 37 out of 100, Sanders County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Sanders County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Sanders County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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