The map below shows majority race by area in Wilcox 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 Wilcox County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Wilcox County overall is black, making up 69.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.4%. There are more black people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Wilcox County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.4% |
Hispanic |
0.8% |
Black |
69.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Wilcox County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.4% |
Hispanic |
0.8% |
Black |
69.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Wilcox County, AL
The map below shows diversity in Wilcox 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
Wilcox County Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Wilcox County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Wilcox County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Wilcox County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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