Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Stone County, MS

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

Stone County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Stone County overall is white, making up 75.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.6%. 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 northwest 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 Stone County
Race
Stone County, MS Population
White
75.6%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
16.6%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
5.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Stone County, MS Population
White
75.6%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
16.6%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
5.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Stone County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Stone 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.

Stone County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Stone County Diversity Score

61

With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Stone County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Stone County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Stone County.

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

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