The map below shows majority race by area in 27847, 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 27847 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 27847 overall is black, making up 77.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 18.6%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the zip. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
27847, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
18.6% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
77.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
27847, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
18.6% |
Hispanic |
1.4% |
Black |
77.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 27847, NC
The map below shows diversity in 27847. 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
27847 Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, 27847 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 27847's proper boundaries is to the central of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of 27847.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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