Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Snohomish County, WA

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

Snohomish County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Snohomish County overall is white, making up 66.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 11.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the south 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 Snohomish County
Race
Snohomish County, WA Population
White
66.9%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
3.2%
Asian
11.8%
Native American
0.8%
Other
7.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Snohomish County, WA Population
White
66.9%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
3.2%
Asian
11.8%
Native American
0.8%
Other
7.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Snohomish County, WA

The map below shows diversity in Snohomish 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.

Snohomish County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Snohomish County Diversity Score

95

With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Snohomish County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Snohomish County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Snohomish County.

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

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