The district is home to a minority population of 19,123 people, representing 48 ethnic groups, including Miao, Tujia, and others. The ten largest minority groups, with a total of 15,939 individuals, comprise Miao, Tujia, Zhuang, Hani, Hui, Yi, Dong, Gelao, Manchu, and Buyi, accounting for 83.34% of the total minority population in the district.