Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Washington County, MS

The map below shows majority race by area in Washington 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 Washington County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Washington County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Washington County overall is black, making up 64.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.8%. There are more black people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the south 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 in Washington County
Race
Washington County, MS Population
White
31.8%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
64.1%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Washington County, MS Population
White
31.8%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
64.1%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Washington County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Washington 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.

Washington County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Washington County Diversity Score

54

With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, Washington County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Washington County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Washington County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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