The map below shows majority race by area in East Forest, 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 Forest racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in East Forest overall is black, making up 45.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.7%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
East Forest, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.7% |
Hispanic |
18.9% |
Black |
45.8% |
Asian |
4.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Forest, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.7% |
Hispanic |
18.9% |
Black |
45.8% |
Asian |
4.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Forest, Charlotte, NC
The map below shows diversity in East Forest. 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
East Forest Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, East Forest is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Forest's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of East Forest.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Stonehaven, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Sardis Woods, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Marshbrooke, Matthews, NC: more diverse
- Lansdowne, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Sherwood Forest, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- North Sharon Amity, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Marlwood, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Idlewild Farms, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Sardis Forest, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Airline, Houston, TX: less diverse
- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: less diverse
- South Side, Mount Vernon, NY: less diverse
- Columbus Park, Worcester, MA: more diverse
- Columbia City, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- North End, Bridgeport, CT: more diverse
- Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- St Marys Park, San Francisco, CA: more diverse
- Carrick, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- Buckroe, Hampton, VA: less diverse