The map below shows majority race by area in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Whitfield County overall is white, making up 60.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 32.3%. 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 |
Whitfield County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.2% |
Hispanic |
32.3% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Whitfield County, GA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.2% |
Hispanic |
32.3% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Whitfield County, GA
The map below shows diversity in Whitfield 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
Whitfield County Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Whitfield County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Whitfield County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Whitfield County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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