Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Durham County, NC

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

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

The majority race in Durham County overall is white, making up 44.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 33.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 Durham County
Race
Durham County, NC Population
White
44.0%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
33.1%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Durham County, NC Population
White
44.0%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
33.1%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Durham County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Durham 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.

Durham County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Durham County Diversity Score

96

With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Durham County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Durham County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Durham County.

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

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