The map below shows majority race by area in Caroline 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 Caroline County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Caroline County overall is white, making up 64.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 24.8%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Caroline County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.2% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
24.8% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Caroline County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.2% |
Hispanic |
4.8% |
Black |
24.8% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Caroline County, VA
The map below shows diversity in Caroline 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.
Diversity Score
Caroline County Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Caroline County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Caroline County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Caroline County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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