The map below shows majority race by area in Scott 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 Scott County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Scott County overall is white, making up 79.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 7.9%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as asian 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 |
Scott County, MN Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.1% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
3.9% |
Asian |
7.9% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Scott County, MN Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.1% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
3.9% |
Asian |
7.9% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Scott County, MN
The map below shows diversity in Scott 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
Scott County Diversity Score
68
With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Scott County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Scott County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Scott County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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