The map below shows majority race by area in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Yellowstone County overall is white, making up 86.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 5.7%. 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 south 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 |
Yellowstone County, MT Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.2% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
3.5% |
Other |
3.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Yellowstone County, MT Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.2% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
3.5% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Yellowstone County, MT
The map below shows diversity in Yellowstone 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
Yellowstone County Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Yellowstone County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Yellowstone County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Yellowstone County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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