Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 27872, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in 27872, 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 27872 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

27872, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in 27872 overall is black, making up 72.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 23.2%. 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 in 27872
Race
27872, NC Population
White
23.2%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
72.5%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
27872, NC Population
White
23.2%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
72.5%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for 27872, NC

The map below shows diversity in 27872. 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.

27872, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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27872 Diversity Score

66

With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, 27872 is more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 27872's proper boundaries is to the central of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of 27872.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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