Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Craven County, NC

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

Craven County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Craven County overall is white, making up 67.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 18.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 Craven County
Race
Craven County, NC Population
White
67.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
18.7%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Craven County, NC Population
White
67.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
18.7%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Craven County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Craven 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.

Craven County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Craven County Diversity Score

88

With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Craven County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Craven County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Craven County.

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

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