The map below shows majority race by area in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County overall is white, making up 61.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.8%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Shelby County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.8% |
Hispanic |
19.8% |
Black |
17.0% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Shelby County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.8% |
Hispanic |
19.8% |
Black |
17.0% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Shelby County, TX
The map below shows diversity in Shelby 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
Shelby County Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Shelby County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Shelby County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Shelby County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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