The map below shows majority race by area in Carolina Heights, 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 Carolina Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Carolina Heights overall is black, making up 50.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 35.7%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
35.7% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
50.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
8.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
35.7% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
50.2% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
8.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
The map below shows diversity in Carolina Heights. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Carolina Heights Diversity Score
58
With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Carolina Heights is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Carolina Heights's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Carolina Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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