The map below shows majority race by area in 28217, 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 28217 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 28217 overall is black, making up 41.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 34.9%. There are more black people in the north areas of the zip. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
28217, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
15.1% |
Hispanic |
34.9% |
Black |
41.9% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
28217, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
15.1% |
Hispanic |
34.9% |
Black |
41.9% |
Asian |
6.0% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 28217, NC
The map below shows diversity in 28217. 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
28217 Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, 28217 is much more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 28217's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of 28217.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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