The map below shows majority race by area in Union 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 Union County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Union County overall is white, making up 88.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 5.0%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Union County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.6% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Union County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.6% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Union County, OR
The map below shows diversity in Union 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
Union County Diversity Score
48
With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Union County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Union County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Union County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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- Wasco County, OR: more diverse
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