Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Yoakum, TX

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

Yoakum, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Yoakum overall is white, making up 56.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 37.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 Yoakum
Race
Yoakum, TX Population
White
56.7%
Hispanic
37.6%
Black
4.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Yoakum, TX Population
White
56.7%
Hispanic
37.6%
Black
4.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Yoakum, TX

The map below shows diversity in Yoakum. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Yoakum, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Yoakum Diversity Score

81

With a diversity score of 81 out of 100, Yoakum is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Yoakum's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Yoakum.

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

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