The map below shows majority race by area in Calabash, 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 Calabash racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Calabash overall is white, making up 89.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 5.4%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Calabash
Self-Identified Race |
Calabash, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.1% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Calabash, NC
The map below shows diversity in Calabash. 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.
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Calabash Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Calabash is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Calabash's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Calabash.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.