Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in St. Louis County, MO

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

St. Louis County, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in St. Louis County overall is white, making up 65.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.4%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 St. Louis County
Race
St. Louis County, MO Population
White
65.6%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
22.4%
Asian
4.7%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. Louis County, MO Population
White
65.6%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
22.4%
Asian
4.7%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. Louis County, MO

The map below shows diversity in St. Louis 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.

St. Louis County, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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St. Louis County Diversity Score

69

With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, St. Louis County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within St. Louis County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of St. Louis County.

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

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