The map below shows majority race by area in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County overall is white, making up 78.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.0%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Sweetwater County, WY Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.4% |
Hispanic |
16.0% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Sweetwater County, WY Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.4% |
Hispanic |
16.0% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sweetwater County, WY
The map below shows diversity in Sweetwater 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
Sweetwater County Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Sweetwater County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Sweetwater County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Sweetwater County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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