Most diverse counties in Kentucky
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Most diverse counties in Kentucky
The United States has a longstanding reputation as being a melting pot (or salad bowl), with its diversity manifesting itself across many different demographics. However, some places across the country are notably more heterogeneous than others.
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in Kentucky using data from using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest Simpson's diversity index score. Simpson's diversity index measures community diversity on a scale of 0 (least diverse) to 1 (most diverse), more on the calculation can be read here.
Think you know which counties in your home state might be the most diverse? Keep reading to see if your predictions are correct.
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#50. Henry County
- Index: 0.128
- Total population: 15,911
- White: 93.3% (14,844)
- Black or African American: 3.0% (472)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.6% (100)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (19)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (289)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (187)
- Total population: 15,911
- White: 93.3% (14,844)
- Black or African American: 3.0% (472)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.6% (100)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (19)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (289)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (187)
#49. Caldwell County
- Index: 0.131
- Total population: 12,702
- White: 93.0% (11,813)
- Black or African American: 6.3% (796)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (93)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 12,702
- White: 93.0% (11,813)
- Black or African American: 6.3% (796)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (93)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#48. Martin County
- Index: 0.131
- Total population: 11,648
- White: 93.0% (10,837)
- Black or African American: 5.5% (636)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (29)
- Asian: 0.1% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (78)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (45)
- Total population: 11,648
- White: 93.0% (10,837)
- Black or African American: 5.5% (636)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (29)
- Asian: 0.1% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (78)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (45)
#47. Mercer County
- Index: 0.133
- Total population: 21,592
- White: 93.0% (20,078)
- Black or African American: 4.2% (909)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (31)
- Asian: 0.5% (98)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (343)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (121)
- Total population: 21,592
- White: 93.0% (20,078)
- Black or African American: 4.2% (909)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (31)
- Asian: 0.5% (98)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (343)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (121)
#46. Gallatin County
- Index: 0.134
- Total population: 8,737
- White: 92.9% (8,121)
- Black or African American: 2.0% (176)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.1% (6)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (160)
- Some other Race: 3.1% (274)
- Total population: 8,737
- White: 92.9% (8,121)
- Black or African American: 2.0% (176)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.1% (6)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (160)
- Some other Race: 3.1% (274)
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#45. Larue County
- Index: 0.136
- Total population: 14,204
- White: 92.8% (13,186)
- Black or African American: 3.5% (503)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (10)
- Asian: 0.4% (53)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (224)
- Some other Race: 1.6% (228)
- Total population: 14,204
- White: 92.8% (13,186)
- Black or African American: 3.5% (503)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (10)
- Asian: 0.4% (53)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (224)
- Some other Race: 1.6% (228)
#44. Ballard County
- Index: 0.137
- Total population: 8,032
- White: 92.8% (7,452)
- Black or African American: 4.1% (328)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (48)
- Asian: 0.2% (19)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (176)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (9)
- Total population: 8,032
- White: 92.8% (7,452)
- Black or African American: 4.1% (328)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (48)
- Asian: 0.2% (19)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (176)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (9)
#43. Cumberland County
- Index: 0.137
- Total population: 6,697
- White: 92.8% (6,216)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (140)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.8% (51)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (142)
- Some other Race: 2.2% (148)
- Total population: 6,697
- White: 92.8% (6,216)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (140)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.8% (51)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (142)
- Some other Race: 2.2% (148)
#42. Barren County
- Index: 0.137
- Total population: 43,884
- White: 92.8% (40,712)
- Black or African American: 3.5% (1,547)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (54)
- Asian: 0.3% (148)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (1,273)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (150)
- Total population: 43,884
- White: 92.8% (40,712)
- Black or African American: 3.5% (1,547)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (54)
- Asian: 0.3% (148)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (1,273)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (150)
#41. Muhlenberg County
- Index: 0.138
- Total population: 30,951
- White: 92.7% (28,689)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,404)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (54)
- Asian: 0.8% (243)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (22)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (471)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (68)
- Total population: 30,951
- White: 92.7% (28,689)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,404)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (54)
- Asian: 0.8% (243)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (22)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (471)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (68)
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#40. Clark County
- Index: 0.141
- Total population: 35,971
- White: 92.6% (33,297)
- Black or African American: 4.7% (1,674)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (54)
- Asian: 0.6% (221)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (576)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (149)
- Total population: 35,971
- White: 92.6% (33,297)
- Black or African American: 4.7% (1,674)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (54)
- Asian: 0.6% (221)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (576)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (149)
#39. Carroll County
- Index: 0.156
- Total population: 10,671
- White: 91.8% (9,793)
- Black or African American: 3.2% (340)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (34)
- Asian: 0.3% (35)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (120)
- Some other Race: 3.3% (349)
- Total population: 10,671
- White: 91.8% (9,793)
- Black or African American: 3.2% (340)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (34)
- Asian: 0.3% (35)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (120)
- Some other Race: 3.3% (349)
#38. Meade County
- Index: 0.156
- Total population: 28,182
- White: 91.8% (25,861)
- Black or African American: 3.8% (1,061)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (211)
- Asian: 0.7% (185)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (702)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (162)
- Total population: 28,182
- White: 91.8% (25,861)
- Black or African American: 3.8% (1,061)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (211)
- Asian: 0.7% (185)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (702)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (162)
#37. Lyon County
- Index: 0.157
- Total population: 8,271
- White: 91.6% (7,580)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (474)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (50)
- Asian: 0.4% (31)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (109)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (15)
- Total population: 8,271
- White: 91.6% (7,580)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (474)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (50)
- Asian: 0.4% (31)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (109)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (15)
#36. Woodford County
- Index: 0.157
- Total population: 26,318
- White: 91.6% (24,118)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,196)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.4% (107)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (646)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (251)
- Total population: 26,318
- White: 91.6% (24,118)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,196)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.4% (107)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (646)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (251)
#35. Nelson County
- Index: 0.161
- Total population: 45,650
- White: 91.4% (41,726)
- Black or African American: 5.1% (2,341)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (47)
- Asian: 0.5% (247)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (880)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (409)
- Total population: 45,650
- White: 91.4% (41,726)
- Black or African American: 5.1% (2,341)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (47)
- Asian: 0.5% (247)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (880)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (409)
#34. Calloway County
- Index: 0.162
- Total population: 38,837
- White: 91.4% (35,515)
- Black or African American: 3.5% (1,369)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (125)
- Asian: 1.1% (426)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (89)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (1,136)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (177)
- Total population: 38,837
- White: 91.4% (35,515)
- Black or African American: 3.5% (1,369)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (125)
- Asian: 1.1% (426)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (89)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (1,136)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (177)
#33. Oldham County
- Index: 0.162
- Total population: 65,967
- White: 91.4% (60,313)
- Black or African American: 3.7% (2,437)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (134)
- Asian: 1.6% (1,028)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (29)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (1,690)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (336)
- Total population: 65,967
- White: 91.4% (60,313)
- Black or African American: 3.7% (2,437)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (134)
- Asian: 1.6% (1,028)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (29)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (1,690)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (336)
#32. Madison County
- Index: 0.163
- Total population: 90,802
- White: 91.4% (82,952)
- Black or African American: 4.1% (3,728)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (344)
- Asian: 0.9% (808)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (251)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (2,206)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (513)
- Total population: 90,802
- White: 91.4% (82,952)
- Black or African American: 4.1% (3,728)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (344)
- Asian: 0.9% (808)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (251)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (2,206)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (513)
#31. Taylor County
- Index: 0.163
- Total population: 25,571
- White: 91.3% (23,349)
- Black or African American: 4.3% (1,095)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (21)
- Asian: 1.1% (273)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (778)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (55)
- Total population: 25,571
- White: 91.3% (23,349)
- Black or African American: 4.3% (1,095)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (21)
- Asian: 1.1% (273)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (778)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (55)
#30. Jessamine County
- Index: 0.163
- Total population: 53,032
- White: 91.3% (48,430)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (2,445)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (156)
- Asian: 1.4% (766)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (11)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (878)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (346)
- Total population: 53,032
- White: 91.3% (48,430)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (2,445)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (156)
- Asian: 1.4% (766)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (11)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (878)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (346)
#29. Webster County
- Index: 0.169
- Total population: 13,068
- White: 91.0% (11,891)
- Black or African American: 3.6% (474)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (12)
- Asian: 0.1% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (9)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (432)
- Some other Race: 1.9% (243)
- Total population: 13,068
- White: 91.0% (11,891)
- Black or African American: 3.6% (474)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (12)
- Asian: 0.1% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (9)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (432)
- Some other Race: 1.9% (243)
#28. Logan County
- Index: 0.173
- Total population: 26,902
- White: 90.7% (24,400)
- Black or African American: 6.7% (1,806)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (17)
- Asian: 0.3% (69)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (429)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (179)
- Total population: 26,902
- White: 90.7% (24,400)
- Black or African American: 6.7% (1,806)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (17)
- Asian: 0.3% (69)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (429)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (179)
#27. Boone County
- Index: 0.174
- Total population: 130,820
- White: 90.7% (118,715)
- Black or African American: 2.9% (3,815)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (126)
- Asian: 2.4% (3,137)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (3,186)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (1,841)
- Total population: 130,820
- White: 90.7% (118,715)
- Black or African American: 2.9% (3,815)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (126)
- Asian: 2.4% (3,137)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (3,186)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (1,841)
#26. Mason County
- Index: 0.175
- Total population: 17,112
- White: 90.6% (15,505)
- Black or African American: 6.3% (1,082)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (8)
- Asian: 0.9% (155)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (7)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (309)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (46)
- Total population: 17,112
- White: 90.6% (15,505)
- Black or African American: 6.3% (1,082)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (8)
- Asian: 0.9% (155)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (7)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (309)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (46)
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#25. Trigg County
- Index: 0.177
- Total population: 14,449
- White: 90.4% (13,062)
- Black or African American: 7.4% (1,076)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.5% (68)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (193)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (50)
- Total population: 14,449
- White: 90.4% (13,062)
- Black or African American: 7.4% (1,076)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.5% (68)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (193)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (50)
#24. Bourbon County
- Index: 0.178
- Total population: 20,058
- White: 90.4% (18,128)
- Black or African American: 7.0% (1,401)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.8% (162)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.4% (88)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (279)
- Total population: 20,058
- White: 90.4% (18,128)
- Black or African American: 7.0% (1,401)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.8% (162)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.4% (88)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (279)
#23. Marion County
- Index: 0.182
- Total population: 19,244
- White: 90.2% (17,349)
- Black or African American: 7.3% (1,408)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (36)
- Asian: 0.2% (41)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (28)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (329)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (53)
- Total population: 19,244
- White: 90.2% (17,349)
- Black or African American: 7.3% (1,408)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (36)
- Asian: 0.2% (41)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (28)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (329)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (53)
#22. Daviess County
- Index: 0.183
- Total population: 100,474
- White: 90.2% (90,657)
- Black or African American: 4.4% (4,372)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (169)
- Asian: 1.8% (1,767)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (253)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (2,644)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (612)
- Total population: 100,474
- White: 90.2% (90,657)
- Black or African American: 4.4% (4,372)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (169)
- Asian: 1.8% (1,767)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (253)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (2,644)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (612)
#21. McCreary County
- Index: 0.185
- Total population: 17,465
- White: 90.1% (15,732)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (989)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (118)
- Asian: 0.5% (79)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (5)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (452)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (90)
- Total population: 17,465
- White: 90.1% (15,732)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (989)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (118)
- Asian: 0.5% (79)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (5)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (452)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (90)
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#20. Kenton County
- Index: 0.185
- Total population: 165,668
- White: 90.1% (149,303)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (7,640)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (213)
- Asian: 1.3% (2,108)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (37)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (4,074)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (2,293)
- Total population: 165,668
- White: 90.1% (149,303)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (7,640)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (213)
- Asian: 1.3% (2,108)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (37)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (4,074)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (2,293)
#19. Hopkins County
- Index: 0.185
- Total population: 45,331
- White: 90.0% (40,802)
- Black or African American: 6.4% (2,916)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (90)
- Asian: 0.6% (269)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (6)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (1,082)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (166)
- Total population: 45,331
- White: 90.0% (40,802)
- Black or African American: 6.4% (2,916)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (90)
- Asian: 0.6% (269)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (6)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (1,082)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (166)
#18. Washington County
- Index: 0.185
- Total population: 12,023
- White: 90.1% (10,828)
- Black or African American: 5.4% (644)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.9% (106)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (288)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (157)
- Total population: 12,023
- White: 90.1% (10,828)
- Black or African American: 5.4% (644)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.9% (106)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (288)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (157)
#17. Graves County
- Index: 0.194
- Total population: 37,248
- White: 89.6% (33,366)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,662)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (52)
- Asian: 0.5% (169)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (111)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (975)
- Some other Race: 2.5% (913)
- Total population: 37,248
- White: 89.6% (33,366)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,662)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (52)
- Asian: 0.5% (169)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (111)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (975)
- Some other Race: 2.5% (913)
#16. Henderson County
- Index: 0.219
- Total population: 45,829
- White: 88.0% (40,333)
- Black or African American: 7.3% (3,345)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (93)
- Asian: 0.4% (194)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (12)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (1,342)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (510)
- Total population: 45,829
- White: 88.0% (40,333)
- Black or African American: 7.3% (3,345)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (93)
- Asian: 0.4% (194)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (12)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (1,342)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (510)
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#15. Scott County
- Index: 0.225
- Total population: 54,667
- White: 87.8% (48,003)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (2,528)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (133)
- Asian: 1.2% (650)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (1,820)
- Some other Race: 2.8% (1,533)
- Total population: 54,667
- White: 87.8% (48,003)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (2,528)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (133)
- Asian: 1.2% (650)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (1,820)
- Some other Race: 2.8% (1,533)
#14. Boyle County
- Index: 0.227
- Total population: 29,972
- White: 87.5% (26,229)
- Black or African American: 8.0% (2,388)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (91)
- Asian: 0.9% (264)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (647)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (353)
- Total population: 29,972
- White: 87.5% (26,229)
- Black or African American: 8.0% (2,388)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (91)
- Asian: 0.9% (264)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (647)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (353)
#13. Todd County
- Index: 0.227
- Total population: 12,316
- White: 87.5% (10,771)
- Black or African American: 8.2% (1,012)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (202)
- Some other Race: 2.6% (323)
- Total population: 12,316
- White: 87.5% (10,771)
- Black or African American: 8.2% (1,012)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (202)
- Some other Race: 2.6% (323)
#12. Shelby County
- Index: 0.237
- Total population: 47,325
- White: 87.0% (41,165)
- Black or African American: 6.9% (3,244)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.9% (439)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (37)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (1,292)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (1,148)
- Total population: 47,325
- White: 87.0% (41,165)
- Black or African American: 6.9% (3,244)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.9% (439)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (37)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (1,292)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (1,148)
#11. Hickman County
- Index: 0.239
- Total population: 4,510
- White: 86.8% (3,913)
- Black or African American: 8.4% (377)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (18)
- Asian: 0.7% (32)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (150)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (20)
- Total population: 4,510
- White: 86.8% (3,913)
- Black or African American: 8.4% (377)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (18)
- Asian: 0.7% (32)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (150)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (20)
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#10. Simpson County
- Index: 0.254
- Total population: 18,183
- White: 85.7% (15,583)
- Black or African American: 10.3% (1,867)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (74)
- Asian: 0.7% (121)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (404)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (134)
- Total population: 18,183
- White: 85.7% (15,583)
- Black or African American: 10.3% (1,867)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (74)
- Asian: 0.7% (121)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (404)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (134)
#9. McCracken County
- Index: 0.265
- Total population: 65,268
- White: 85.1% (55,515)
- Black or African American: 10.5% (6,843)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (272)
- Asian: 0.9% (573)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (46)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (1,610)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (409)
- Total population: 65,268
- White: 85.1% (55,515)
- Black or African American: 10.5% (6,843)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (272)
- Asian: 0.9% (573)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (46)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (1,610)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (409)
#8. Union County
- Index: 0.289
- Total population: 14,638
- White: 83.2% (12,178)
- Black or African American: 13.3% (1,950)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.5% (68)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (367)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (75)
- Total population: 14,638
- White: 83.2% (12,178)
- Black or African American: 13.3% (1,950)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.5% (68)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (367)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (75)
#7. Franklin County
- Index: 0.309
- Total population: 50,529
- White: 82.4% (41,652)
- Black or African American: 9.4% (4,729)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (54)
- Asian: 1.8% (915)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (36)
- 2 or more races: 3.9% (1,946)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (1,197)
- Total population: 50,529
- White: 82.4% (41,652)
- Black or African American: 9.4% (4,729)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (54)
- Asian: 1.8% (915)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (36)
- 2 or more races: 3.9% (1,946)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (1,197)
#6. Warren County
- Index: 0.323
- Total population: 128,652
- White: 81.6% (104,990)
- Black or African American: 8.9% (11,459)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (438)
- Asian: 4.0% (5,151)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.4% (477)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (3,775)
- Some other Race: 1.8% (2,362)
- Total population: 128,652
- White: 81.6% (104,990)
- Black or African American: 8.9% (11,459)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (438)
- Asian: 4.0% (5,151)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.4% (477)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (3,775)
- Some other Race: 1.8% (2,362)
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#5. Hardin County
- Index: 0.354
- Total population: 108,527
- White: 79.4% (86,124)
- Black or African American: 11.6% (12,569)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (227)
- Asian: 2.2% (2,364)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (365)
- 2 or more races: 5.2% (5,638)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (1,240)
- Total population: 108,527
- White: 79.4% (86,124)
- Black or African American: 11.6% (12,569)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (227)
- Asian: 2.2% (2,364)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (365)
- 2 or more races: 5.2% (5,638)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (1,240)
#4. Fayette County
- Index: 0.415
- Total population: 320,601
- White: 74.9% (239,996)
- Black or African American: 14.6% (46,844)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (608)
- Asian: 3.8% (12,028)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (83)
- 2 or more races: 3.8% (12,027)
- Some other Race: 2.8% (9,015)
- Total population: 320,601
- White: 74.9% (239,996)
- Black or African American: 14.6% (46,844)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (608)
- Asian: 3.8% (12,028)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (83)
- 2 or more races: 3.8% (12,027)
- Some other Race: 2.8% (9,015)
#3. Fulton County
- Index: 0.424
- Total population: 6,130
- White: 71.9% (4,410)
- Black or African American: 24.0% (1,472)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (43)
- Asian: 0.1% (9)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (161)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (35)
- Total population: 6,130
- White: 71.9% (4,410)
- Black or African American: 24.0% (1,472)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (43)
- Asian: 0.1% (9)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (161)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (35)
#2. Jefferson County
- Index: 0.438
- Total population: 767,419
- White: 71.6% (549,506)
- Black or African American: 21.7% (166,794)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (1,403)
- Asian: 2.9% (22,040)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (385)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (19,497)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (7,794)
- Total population: 767,419
- White: 71.6% (549,506)
- Black or African American: 21.7% (166,794)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (1,403)
- Asian: 2.9% (22,040)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (385)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (19,497)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (7,794)
#1. Christian County
- Index: 0.443
- Total population: 71,414
- White: 71.2% (50,879)
- Black or African American: 22.0% (15,683)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (543)
- Asian: 1.6% (1,167)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.5% (338)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (2,126)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (678)
- Total population: 71,414
- White: 71.2% (50,879)
- Black or African American: 22.0% (15,683)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (543)
- Asian: 1.6% (1,167)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.5% (338)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (2,126)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (678)
