The map below shows majority race by area in Walton 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 Walton County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Walton County overall is white, making up 70.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 21.1%. There are more white people in the southwest 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 |
Walton County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.2% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
21.1% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Walton County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.2% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
21.1% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Walton County, GA
The map below shows diversity in Walton 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
Walton County Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Walton County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Walton County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Walton County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Rockdale County, GA: more diverse
- Oconee County, GA: less diverse
- Morgan County, GA: less diverse
- DeKalb County, GA: more diverse
- Fulton County, GA: more diverse
- Douglas County, GA: more diverse
- Wilkes County, GA: more diverse
- Carroll County, GA: more diverse
- Lincoln County, GA: less diverse
- Haralson County, GA: less diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Marshall County, AL: less diverse
- Rockdale County, GA: more diverse
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- Roanoke City, VA: more diverse
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- Pottawattamie County, IA: less diverse
- Portsmouth City, VA: more diverse
- Nevada County, CA: less diverse
- Monongalia County, WV: less diverse
- Mendocino County, CA: more diverse