The map below shows majority race by area in Watonwan 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 Watonwan County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Watonwan County overall is white, making up 72.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.6%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Watonwan County, MN Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.7% |
Hispanic |
24.6% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Watonwan County, MN Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.7% |
Hispanic |
24.6% |
Black |
0.3% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Watonwan County, MN
The map below shows diversity in Watonwan 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
Watonwan County Diversity Score
53
With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Watonwan County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Watonwan County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Watonwan County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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