The map below shows majority race by area in Central, 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 Central racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Central overall is white, making up 46.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 37.4%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. 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 |
Central, Raleigh, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.3% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
37.4% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
6.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Central, Raleigh, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.3% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
37.4% |
Asian |
4.7% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
6.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central, Raleigh, NC
The map below shows diversity in Central. 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
Central Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, Central is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Central.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Central, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- North Central, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Mordecai, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more diverse
- Five Points, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Wade, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- South, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Glenwood, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
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- Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI: less diverse
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