The map below shows majority race by area in Wayne 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 Wayne County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Wayne County overall is white, making up 75.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.9%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Wayne County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
75.5% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
13.9% |
Asian |
3.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Wayne County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
75.5% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
13.9% |
Asian |
3.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Wayne County, GA
The map below shows diversity in Wayne 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
Wayne County Diversity Score
66
With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Wayne County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Wayne County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Wayne County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Long County, GA: more diverse
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