Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Cabarrus County, NC

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

Cabarrus County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Cabarrus County overall is white, making up 63.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 18.1%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the north 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 Cabarrus County
Race
Cabarrus County, NC Population
White
63.3%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
18.1%
Asian
5.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.3%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Cabarrus County, NC Population
White
63.3%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
18.1%
Asian
5.1%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cabarrus County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Cabarrus County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Cabarrus County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Cabarrus County Diversity Score

94

With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Cabarrus County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Cabarrus County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Cabarrus County.

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

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