Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Webster County, MS

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

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

The majority race in Webster County overall is white, making up 81.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.5%. There are more white people in the northeast 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 in Webster County
Race
Webster County, MS Population
White
81.6%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
15.5%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
0.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Webster County, MS Population
White
81.6%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
15.5%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
0.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Webster County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Webster 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.

Webster County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Webster County Diversity Score

40

With a diversity score of 40 out of 100, Webster County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Webster County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Webster County.

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

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