The map below shows majority race by area in the Chapel Hill area, 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 Chapel Hill racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Chapel Hill overall is white, making up 55.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 24.5%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Chapel Hill, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.1% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
24.5% |
Asian |
5.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Chapel Hill, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.1% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
24.5% |
Asian |
5.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chapel Hill, NC
The map below shows diversity in Chapel Hill. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Chapel Hill Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Chapel Hill is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Chapel Hill area's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Chapel Hill.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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