The map below shows majority race by area in East Raleigh, 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 Raleigh racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in East Raleigh overall is black, making up 54.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.8%. There are more black people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
26.8% |
Hispanic |
14.7% |
Black |
54.2% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
1.5% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
26.8% |
Hispanic |
14.7% |
Black |
54.2% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
1.5% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The map below shows diversity in East Raleigh. 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 Raleigh Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, East Raleigh is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Raleigh's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of East Raleigh.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- North Central, Raleigh, NC: more diverse
- Mordecai, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- South Central, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Central, Raleigh, NC: more diverse
- Five Points, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Southeast, Raleigh, NC: more diverse
- South, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Falls of Neuse, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Wade, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
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