Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Thurston County, NE

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

Thurston County, NE map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Thurston County overall is native american, making up 65.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.9%. There are more native american people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Thurston County
Race
Thurston County, NE Population
White
24.9%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
65.7%
Other
2.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Thurston County, NE Population
White
24.9%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
65.7%
Other
2.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Thurston County, NE

The map below shows diversity in Thurston 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.

Thurston County, NE map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Thurston County Diversity Score

69

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

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

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