A ‘New Diversity’: Race and Ethnicity in the Appalachian Region

This report looks at the post-1990 diversity of Appalachia, examining its geographic concentrations, its contributing factors, and its breakdown by racial and ethnic minority group. The study also analyzes how Appalachia
s increased racial and ethnic diversity affects selected economic and social developments in the region. The study concludes with an examination of the potential implications of these growing trends.