China recognises 56 ethnic groups (usually referred to in China as nationalities) among its population, with Han Chinese comprising a little over 90%. The population of Jiangxi is predominantly Han but the following groups are also present in the province;
She - The She people live primarily in the mountainous areas of Fujian and Zhejiang Provinces, and to a lesser extent in Jiangxi, Guangdong, and Anhui.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_people
Yao - The Yao people are mainly found in Hunan, Yunnan, Guangdong, Guizhou, and Jiangxi as well as the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Prefecture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yao_people
Hui - The Hui nationality can be found in most major cities in China, including Nanchang and other big cities in Jiangxi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hui_Chinese
Zhuang - The Zhuang are the second largest ethnic group in China and live mostly in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomus Region. Smaller numbers also live in Yunnan, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan and Jiangxi.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuang_people
Hakka - The Hakka are a subgroup of Han Chinese based mainly in the provinces of Guangdong, Fujian and Jiangxi.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakka_people
Other useful links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_in_China
http://www.cultural-china.com/
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/nationality/56list.htm
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