Census ACS 5-Year · 500 counties
Most Racially Diverse US Counties
The most diverse US counties cluster in California, Hawaii, Texas, the New York metro, and the Mississippi Delta. Hawaii counties consistently lead, with no single racial group forming a majority. Other top counties include immigration gateways like Queens (NY), Miami-Dade (FL), and Los Angeles (CA), plus Mississippi Delta counties with majority-Black populations. Diversity at the county level shapes school district demographics, language access needs, and political representation.
Key Findings
- 1Kusilvak Census Area, AK leads with a White population percentage (lower = more diverse) of 3.2%, followed by Patillas Municipio, (4.9%) and San Lorenzo Municipio, (6.5%).
- 2The gap between #1 Kusilvak Census Area, AK and #500 Brooks County, GA (57.4%) is 54.2 percentage points.
- 3The national median across all states is 43.3% (Early County, GA at the midpoint).
- 4The top 10 states are: Kusilvak Census Area, AK, Patillas Municipio, , San Lorenzo Municipio, , Oglala Lakota County, SD, Yabucoa Municipio, , Todd County, SD, Las Piedras Municipio, , Maunabo Municipio, , Bethel Census Area, AK, McKinley County, NM.
Full Ranking: Most Racially Diverse US Counties
Source: Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
Methodology
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kusilvak Census Area, AK has the highest White population percentage (lower = more diverse) at 3.2%, according to latest Census ACS data. Patillas Municipio, and San Lorenzo Municipio, round out the top three.
Brooks County, GA has the lowest White population percentage (lower = more diverse) at 57.4%. Palm Beach County, FL is second-lowest at 57.4%.
The median across all 500 states is 43.3%. Note that the national median and the state-level median are calculated differently, the state median represents the midpoint when all states are ranked.
This data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates published by the US Census Bureau. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides the most comprehensive demographic data available between decennial censuses.
Rankings are based on the latest available Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The Census Bureau releases new ACS data annually. Our data was last updated on April 12, 2026.
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.