Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Yakima County, WA

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

Yakima County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Yakima County overall is white, making up 47.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 44.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Yakima County
Race
Yakima County, WA Population
White
47.8%
Hispanic
44.3%
Black
1.2%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
2.6%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Yakima County, WA Population
White
47.8%
Hispanic
44.3%
Black
1.2%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
2.6%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Yakima County, WA

The map below shows diversity in Yakima 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.

Yakima County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Yakima County Diversity Score

76

With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Yakima County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Yakima County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Yakima County.

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

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