The map below shows majority race by area in Summers 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 Summers County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Summers County overall is white, making up 92.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 4.0%. 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 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 |
Summers County, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.5% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
4.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Summers County, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.5% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
4.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Summers County, WV
The map below shows diversity in Summers 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
Summers County Diversity Score
26
With a diversity score of 26 out of 100, Summers County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Summers County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Summers County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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