The map below shows majority race by area in Walker 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 Walker County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Walker County overall is white, making up 57.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Walker County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.1% |
Hispanic |
18.3% |
Black |
20.7% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Walker County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.1% |
Hispanic |
18.3% |
Black |
20.7% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Walker County, TX
The map below shows diversity in Walker 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
Walker County Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Walker County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Walker County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Walker County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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