The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Charlotte, 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 Downtown Charlotte racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown Charlotte overall is white, making up 62.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.0%. There are more white people in the south 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 |
Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.1% |
Hispanic |
12.7% |
Black |
16.0% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.1% |
Hispanic |
12.7% |
Black |
16.0% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Charlotte. 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
Downtown Charlotte Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Downtown Charlotte is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Charlotte's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Downtown Charlotte.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Third Ward, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Dilworth, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Elizabeth, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Sedgefield, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Ashley Park, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Enderly Park, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Ashbrook-Clawson Village, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Myers Park, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Madison South, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Goddard, Seabrook, MD: more diverse
- Goldenwest, Huntington Beach, CA: more diverse
- Hamlet, Woonsocket, RI: more diverse
- Hampden, Denver, CO: more diverse
- Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA: less diverse
- Hayhurst, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Hikes Point, Louisville, KY: less diverse
- Hillcrest, Brooklyn Park, MD: more diverse
- Hubbard-Richard, Detroit, MI: more diverse