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Where does your state rank when it comes to diversity?
\n\nA new WalletHub analysis comparing all 50 states ranks the most diverse and least diverse states in the U.S.
\n\nThe rankings come as the Census Bureau projects that the nation will no longer have a single racial or ethnic majority by 2060. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, the likelihood that two Americans would be from different racial or ethnic groups increased from 54.9% to 61.1%.
\n\nWalletHub's analysis looked beyond race and ethnicity, measuring differences among states in areas such as income, education, language, birthplace, occupations, household makeup, religion and political views.
\n\nHere's a look at the rankings and where each state lands.
\n\nHere is where every state ranked overall:
\n\nCalifornia took the No. 1 spot with a diversity score of 70.85. The state ranked first in cultural diversity and linguistic diversity, while also ranking second in racial and ethnic diversity and educational-attainment diversity.
\n\nAbout 56% of Californians speak only English at home, according to WalletHub. Nearly 28% also speak Spanish, while about 10% speak Asian or Pacific Islander languages.
\n\nTexas ranked second with a score of 70.50. It had the highest industry diversity in the country and ranked fifth…
Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/
