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La Paz County – Ancestry

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Ancestry refers to the lineage or descent of a person, family, or group, tracing back through generations to identify their origins, heritage, and familial connections. It encompasses the genetic, cultural, and historical ties that link individuals to their forebears, shaping their identity and sense of belonging. Ancestry is a multifaceted concept, intertwining biology, genealogy, history, and culture, and it plays a significant role in how people understand themselves and their place in the world.

At its core, ancestry is rooted in genetics. Each individual inherits a unique combination of DNA from their parents, who in turn inherited their DNA from their own ancestors. This genetic material carries information about physical traits, predispositions to certain health conditions, and even behavioral tendencies. Advances in genetic testing, such as DNA analysis, have made it possible for individuals to trace their biological ancestry with remarkable precision. Companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA offer services that analyze genetic markers to provide insights into a person's ethnic composition and geographic origins, often revealing surprising connections to distant relatives or previously unknown heritage.

Beyond genetics, ancestry is deeply tied to genealogy, the study of family history and lineage. Genealogical research involves constructing family trees, documenting relationships, and uncovering historical records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, census data, and immigration documents. This process often reveals stories of migration, resilience, and adaptation, offering a window into the lives of ancestors and the challenges they faced. For many, genealogy is a way to honor their forebears and preserve their legacy for future generations.

Cultural ancestry is another critical dimension, encompassing the traditions, languages, customs, and values passed down through generations. It connects individuals to their ethnic or national heritage, shaping their cultural identity and worldview. For example, someone with Irish ancestry might celebrate St. Patrick's Day, learn traditional Irish dance, or explore the Gaelic language, while someone with Japanese ancestry might practice tea ceremonies, study calligraphy, or observe Obon festivals. Cultural ancestry fosters a sense of continuity and belonging, linking individuals to a broader community with shared experiences and values.

Historical ancestry delves into the broader context of a family's or group's past, including significant events, social conditions, and historical movements that shaped their lives. For instance, the transatlantic slave trade, the Irish Potato Famine, or the Jewish diaspora have profoundly influenced the ancestry of millions of people, leaving lasting imprints on their descendants' identities. Understanding historical ancestry often involves grappling with complex narratives of triumph and tragedy, resilience and oppression, and the interplay of individual and collective experiences.

Ancestry also has a deeply personal and emotional dimension. For many, exploring their ancestry is a journey of self-discovery, offering insights into who they are and where they come from. It can foster a sense of pride, connection, and continuity, as well as a deeper appreciation for the struggles and achievements of those who came before. At the same time, it can raise questions about identity, belonging, and the complexities of heritage, particularly for individuals with mixed or multicultural backgrounds.

In a globalized world, ancestry serves as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting individuals to their roots while also highlighting the interconnectedness of human history. It underscores the diversity and richness of human experience, reminding us that every person's story is part of a larger tapestry woven over centuries. Whether through genetic testing, genealogical research, cultural practices, or historical exploration, ancestry offers a profound way to understand ourselves and our place in the world.

A diversification score measures the diversity of ancestries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, ancestry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of a lack of cultural diversity. The ancestry diversification score for this county is:

14.34

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

Mexican

 
Ancestry Report Part I
DescriptionTotal Population American Native American Hawaiian Caribbean (Latino) Mexican Central American South American Other Hispanic African American Sub- Saharan Caribbean (Black)

La Paz County16,7655482,29841434,075727159352621
Arizona (in 000's)7,66619526215792,06562391122386638
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Maricopa County4,725,350122,46570,40410,09253,8311,248,02947,27227,56069,181182,46351,58028,582
Riverside County2,550,05128,77011,8986,90629,5201,111,38168,89421,91840,561111,54225,59818,802
San Bernardino County2,220,60121,4468,3206,18723,4171,021,02580,60422,18253,901114,19932,45126,339
Yavapai County253,04010,6063,2862621,49132,0988557201,551946334172
Yuma County222,9763,5351,9652731,335135,0711,0025283,6012,394620579
Mohave County227,7369,6873,9593642,03030,1071,0706962,9671,681411249
Imperial County183,1784541,59371805149,7051,3194363,5671,6621,499763
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

La Paz County14.343.2713.710.240.2624.310.040.160.950.210.160.13
Arizona12.662.553.420.201.0326.940.810.501.473.110.860.50
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Maricopa County12.322.591.490.211.1426.411.000.581.463.861.090.60
Riverside County22.521.130.470.271.1643.582.700.861.594.371.000.74
San Bernardino County24.110.970.370.281.0545.983.631.002.435.141.461.19
Yavapai County10.404.191.300.100.5912.680.340.280.610.370.130.07
Yuma County39.441.590.880.120.6060.580.450.241.611.070.280.26
Mohave County10.964.251.740.160.8913.220.470.311.300.740.180.11
Imperial County67.410.250.870.040.4481.730.720.241.950.910.820.42
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

La Paz County 128.22401.09121.9924.7990.235.1231.9764.696.7218.1225.15
Arizona 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 158.7318.8791.03318.9242.05221.03268.5773.27242.91267.29419.63
Maricopa County 101.6643.60106.53110.1098.04122.79115.7899.87124.34127.55121.44
Riverside County 44.2513.65135.09111.88161.78331.60170.62108.50140.85117.29148.03
San Bernardino County 37.8810.96138.98101.92170.68445.51198.29165.58165.60170.76238.14
Yavapai County 164.4138.0051.6556.9547.0941.4756.4841.8112.0415.4213.65
Yuma County 62.1925.7961.0757.86224.8755.1647.01110.1634.5732.4952.13
Mohave County 166.8550.8779.7386.1549.0757.6760.6788.8723.7721.0921.95
Imperial County 9.7225.4519.3342.47303.3888.3847.25132.8329.2295.6283.63
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

La Paz County 80.782,125.83134.027.77214.602.3211.9088.302.776.785.99
Arizona 63.00530.01109.8631.36237.8445.2437.23136.4941.1737.4123.83
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Maricopa County 64.04231.07117.0434.52233.1855.5543.11136.3151.1947.7228.94
Riverside County 27.8872.36148.4135.08384.78150.0363.53148.0957.9843.8835.28
San Bernardino County 23.8758.11152.6831.96405.94201.5773.83225.9968.1763.8856.75
Yavapai County 103.58201.4056.7417.86111.9918.7621.0357.074.965.773.25
Yuma County 39.18136.6767.0918.14534.8224.9517.50150.3614.2312.1612.42
Mohave County 105.11269.6187.5927.01116.7226.0922.59121.309.787.895.23
Imperial County 6.12134.8721.2413.32721.5439.9917.59181.3012.0335.7719.93
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

La Paz County16,7651019581321271,12925214333983580153
Arizona (in 000's)7,6662940636684811607916239145199
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Maricopa County4,725,35017,288238,80321,34339,419288,654106,94753,215101,091230,85627,826133,165
Riverside County2,550,0515,37862,3786,55411,16264,42228,2479,04522,25560,77510,72633,227
San Bernardino County2,220,6011,88235,5955,6397,74942,95216,4225,65713,05140,1596,77018,750
Yavapai County253,0401,69425,7641,9284,69528,4187,0684,0358,76125,3661,9219,315
Yuma County222,9766635,2904348585,6549755672,2754,3385961,468
Mohave County227,7361,24819,2422,4544,02222,4265,9932,5416,53518,7081,7156,150
Imperial County183,178265526110368321939134625105149
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

La Paz County14.340.605.710.790.766.731.500.852.024.980.480.91
Arizona12.660.375.300.470.896.272.081.042.125.100.582.59
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Maricopa County12.320.375.050.450.836.112.261.132.144.890.592.82
Riverside County22.520.212.450.260.442.531.110.350.872.380.421.30
San Bernardino County24.110.081.600.250.351.930.740.250.591.810.300.84
Yavapai County10.400.6710.180.761.8611.232.791.593.4610.020.763.68
Yuma County39.440.302.370.190.382.540.440.251.021.950.270.66
Mohave County10.960.558.451.081.779.852.631.122.878.210.752.70
Imperial County67.410.010.300.030.060.370.120.020.070.340.060.08
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

La Paz County 160.67107.84166.4684.94107.4372.2082.3695.5397.6482.0835.23
Arizona 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 104.9199.34112.59118.97114.83126.33131.2882.15117.8057.14107.56
Maricopa County 97.5795.3795.4993.5497.45108.72108.74101.0795.78101.29108.80
Riverside County 56.2546.1654.3449.0840.3053.2134.2541.2346.7272.3550.30
San Bernardino County 22.6030.2553.6939.1330.8635.5224.6027.7735.4552.4432.60
Yavapai County 178.55192.14161.08208.06179.15134.17153.98163.58196.52130.58142.12
Yuma County 79.3044.7741.1543.1540.4521.0024.5548.2038.1445.9825.42
Mohave County 146.15159.45227.81198.04157.09126.41107.74135.57161.05129.53104.26
Imperial County 3.795.697.046.315.955.742.063.466.699.863.14
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

La Paz County 153.16108.55147.8571.4093.5557.1562.74116.2982.89143.6532.76
Arizona 95.32100.6788.8284.0587.0979.1676.17121.7284.89175.0192.97
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Maricopa County 93.0196.0084.8178.6384.8686.0682.83123.0381.31177.27101.15
Riverside County 53.6246.4748.2641.2635.1042.1226.0950.1939.66126.6246.77
San Bernardino County 21.5530.4547.6832.8926.8728.1218.7433.8030.1091.7830.31
Yavapai County 170.20193.42143.07174.88156.02106.21117.29199.11166.83228.54132.13
Yuma County 75.5945.0736.5536.2735.2316.6318.7058.6832.3880.4623.63
Mohave County 139.32160.51202.34166.46136.80100.0682.07165.03136.72226.7096.93
Imperial County 3.615.726.255.305.184.551.574.215.6817.262.92
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

La Paz County16,7651737106321313,5491,526
Arizona (in 000's)7,6664451121831722113341,155988
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Maricopa County4,725,35034,47736,9268,02012,82525,45064,23515,8588,67726,345708,470614,001
Riverside County2,550,05127,23666,9115,0129,85519,81823,51013,9028,82611,308389,768183,946
San Bernardino County2,220,60148,46750,3804,75214,19114,82918,75319,9878,0658,629306,299121,552
Yavapai County253,04051551733621037825733125268733,82244,449
Yuma County222,9761681,02620313630120923722516632,14014,144
Mohave County227,7361481,07716018212931138827571234,19945,900
Imperial County183,178443409204380154300321633913,0903,205
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

La Paz County14.340.010.440.040.010.000.380.010.080.0121.179.10
Arizona12.660.570.660.150.240.400.940.270.170.4415.0712.89
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Maricopa County12.320.730.780.170.270.541.360.340.180.5614.9912.99
Riverside County22.521.072.620.200.390.780.920.550.350.4415.287.21
San Bernardino County24.112.182.270.210.640.670.840.900.360.3913.795.47
Yavapai County10.400.200.200.130.080.150.100.130.100.2713.3717.57
Yuma County39.440.080.460.090.060.130.090.110.100.0714.416.34
Mohave County10.960.060.470.070.080.060.140.170.120.3115.0220.15
Imperial County67.410.240.220.110.210.080.160.180.030.027.151.75
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

La Paz County 1.0465.9127.762.530.0040.014.4346.611.34140.4870.61
Arizona 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 226.52132.76153.56190.16138.42169.09177.70215.29126.7991.49115.27
Maricopa County 127.17118.29112.83114.94133.77144.72124.60110.38125.6899.50100.80
Riverside County 186.16397.19130.66163.66193.0398.15202.41208.0599.96101.4355.96
San Bernardino County 380.42343.43142.26270.63165.8789.91334.18218.3187.5991.5442.47
Yavapai County 35.4730.9388.2835.1437.1010.8148.5759.8661.2088.70136.28
Yuma County 13.1369.6560.5225.8333.539.9839.4660.6616.7895.6549.21
Mohave County 11.3371.5946.7133.8414.0714.5463.2672.5870.4899.66156.36
Imperial County 42.1533.8074.0487.8520.8817.4465.0620.674.8047.4213.57
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

La Paz County 0.4649.6518.081.330.0023.662.4921.651.06153.5561.26
Arizona 44.1575.3365.1252.5972.2459.1456.2746.4578.87109.3086.76
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Maricopa County 56.1489.1073.4860.4496.6485.5970.1251.2799.12108.7587.45
Riverside County 82.18299.1985.0986.06139.4658.05113.9096.6378.84110.8748.55
San Bernardino County 167.94258.6992.65142.32119.8353.17188.05101.4069.09100.0536.84
Yavapai County 15.6623.3057.4918.4826.816.3927.3327.8148.2796.95118.23
Yuma County 5.8052.4739.4113.5824.225.9022.2128.1713.24104.5542.69
Mohave County 5.0053.9230.4217.8010.168.6035.6033.7155.58108.93135.65
Imperial County 18.6125.4648.2146.2015.0910.3136.619.603.7951.8311.78


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025