The map below shows majority race by area in Wells 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 Wells County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Wells County overall is white, making up 93.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 3.2%. There are more white people in the northwest 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 |
Wells County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.9% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Wells County, IN Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.9% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Wells County, IN
The map below shows diversity in Wells 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
Wells County Diversity Score
11
With a diversity score of 11 out of 100, Wells County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Wells County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Wells County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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