15. Arkansas
Diversity index: 14.6
In Arkansas, 72% of populations are whites, 15% are African-American, 7% Hispanic and 1% American Indian-Alaska natives. Moreover, there is 16.3% of people who are 25 years of age or older without a high school diploma. Percent of people with higher education is nonetheless, 20.1%. Finally, the number of religious denominations in this state is six.
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