The map below shows majority race by area in Vernon 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 Vernon County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Vernon County overall is white, making up 92.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.9%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Vernon County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.8% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Vernon County, MO Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.8% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
3.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Vernon County, MO
The map below shows diversity in Vernon 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
Vernon County Diversity Score
20
With a diversity score of 20 out of 100, Vernon County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Vernon County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Vernon County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Bourbon County, KS: more diverse
- Cedar County, MO: less diverse
- Hickory County, MO: less diverse
- Allen County, KS: more diverse
- Woodson County, KS: less diverse
- Greenwood County, KS: more diverse
- Pulaski County, MO: more diverse
- Phelps County, MO: more diverse
- Butler County, KS: more diverse
- Washington County, MO: less diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Winn Parish, LA: more diverse
- Hardin County, TN: less diverse
- Hardy County, WV: less diverse
- Harlan County, KY: less diverse
- Harrison County, IA: less diverse
- Harrison County, KY: less diverse
- Harrison County, OH: more diverse
- Hart County, GA: more diverse
- Hart County, KY: more diverse
- Haskell County, OK: more diverse