Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in East Durham, Durham, NC

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

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

The majority race in East Durham overall is black, making up 54.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 29.4%. There are more black people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 East Durham
Race
East Durham, Durham, NC Population
White
14.5%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
54.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
East Durham, Durham, NC Population
White
14.5%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
54.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.3%
Other
1.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Durham, Durham, NC

The map below shows diversity in East Durham. 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.

East Durham, Durham, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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East Durham Diversity Score

56

With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, East Durham is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Durham's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of East Durham.

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

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