The map below shows majority race by area in Bear Creek, 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 Bear Creek racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Bear Creek overall is white, making up 83.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.5%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 |
Bear Creek, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.8% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
12.5% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Bear Creek, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.8% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
12.5% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
0.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bear Creek, NC
The map below shows diversity in Bear Creek. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Bear Creek Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Bear Creek is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Bear Creek's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Bear Creek.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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