Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Charles County, MD

The map below shows majority race by area in Charles 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 Charles County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Charles County, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Charles County overall is black, making up 45.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 40.2%. There are more black people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 in Charles County
Race
Charles County, MD Population
White
40.2%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
45.0%
Asian
3.2%
Native American
0.4%
Other
5.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Charles County, MD Population
White
40.2%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
45.0%
Asian
3.2%
Native American
0.4%
Other
5.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Charles County, MD

The map below shows diversity in Charles 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.

Charles County, MD map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Charles County Diversity Score

95

With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Charles County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Charles County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Charles County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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