Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Yalobusha County, MS

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

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

The majority race in Yalobusha County overall is white, making up 62.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 33.2%. There are more white people in the southwest 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 Yalobusha County
Race
Yalobusha County, MS Population
White
62.2%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
33.2%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Yalobusha County, MS Population
White
62.2%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
33.2%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Yalobusha County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Yalobusha 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.

Yalobusha County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Yalobusha County Diversity Score

71

With a diversity score of 71 out of 100, Yalobusha County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Yalobusha County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Yalobusha County.

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

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