Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 28478, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in 28478, 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 28478 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

28478, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in 28478 overall is white, making up 66.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.6%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the zip. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 28478
Race
28478, NC Population
White
66.3%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
22.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.5%
Other
1.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
28478, NC Population
White
66.3%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
22.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.5%
Other
1.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for 28478, NC

The map below shows diversity in 28478. 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.

28478, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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28478 Diversity Score

78

With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, 28478 is more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 28478's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of 28478.

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

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