The map below shows majority race by area in 27842, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on 27842 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 27842 overall is white, making up 74.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the zip. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
27842, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.0% |
Hispanic |
0.3% |
Black |
23.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
27842, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.0% |
Hispanic |
0.3% |
Black |
23.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 27842, NC
The map below shows diversity in 27842. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
27842 Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, 27842 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 27842's proper boundaries is to the east of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of 27842.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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