The map below shows majority race by area in Thunder Butte, 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 Thunder Butte racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Thunder Butte overall is native american, making up 68.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.7%. There are more native american people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Thunder Butte, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.7% |
Hispanic |
1.5% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
68.5% |
Other |
1.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Thunder Butte, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.7% |
Hispanic |
1.5% |
Black |
0.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
68.5% |
Other |
1.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Thunder Butte, SD
The map below shows diversity in Thunder Butte. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Thunder Butte Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Thunder Butte is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Thunder Butte's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Thunder Butte.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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