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What is the most diverse state?

Hawaii is the most racially diverse state, with no single racial group forming a majority. California, New Mexico, and Texas also rank among the most diverse, driven by large Hispanic and Asian populations.

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Diversity at the state level masks even greater diversity at the city level: most major US cities are far more diverse than their state averages would suggest.

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Hawaii is the most racially diverse state, with no single racial group forming a majority. California, New Mexico, and Texas also rank among the most diverse, driven by large Hispanic and Asian populations.