Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Yuma County, AZ

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

Yuma County, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Yuma County overall is hispanic, making up 59.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 33.9%. There are more hispanic people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 Yuma County
Race
Yuma County, AZ Population
White
33.9%
Hispanic
59.9%
Black
1.9%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.9%
Other
2.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Yuma County, AZ Population
White
33.9%
Hispanic
59.9%
Black
1.9%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.9%
Other
2.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Yuma County, AZ

The map below shows diversity in Yuma 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.

Yuma County, AZ map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Yuma County Diversity Score

75

With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Yuma County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Yuma County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Yuma County.

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

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