The map below shows majority race by area in Travis 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 Travis County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Travis County overall is white, making up 47.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 33.8%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Travis County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.6% |
Hispanic |
33.8% |
Black |
7.9% |
Asian |
7.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Travis County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.6% |
Hispanic |
33.8% |
Black |
7.9% |
Asian |
7.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Travis County, TX
The map below shows diversity in Travis 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
Travis County Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Travis County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Travis County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Travis County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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Counties with Similar Populations
- Hidalgo County, TX: less diverse
- Montgomery County, MD: more diverse
- Fairfax County, VA: more diverse
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- Marion County, IN: less diverse
- Pierce County, WA: more diverse
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more diverse
- Middlesex County, MA: less diverse
- Fulton County, GA: less diverse
- Fresno County, CA: more diverse