The map below shows majority race by area in Chimney Rock, 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 Chimney Rock racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Chimney Rock overall is white, making up 94.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 1.9%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Chimney Rock, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.0% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Chimney Rock, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
94.0% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
1.9% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chimney Rock, NC
The map below shows diversity in Chimney Rock. 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
Chimney Rock Diversity Score
52
With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, Chimney Rock is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Chimney Rock's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Chimney Rock.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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