The map below shows majority race by area in Edenton, 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 Edenton racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Edenton overall is white, making up 56.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 38.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Edenton
Self-Identified Race |
Edenton, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.0% |
Hispanic |
3.0% |
Black |
38.6% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Edenton, NC
The map below shows diversity in Edenton. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Edenton Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Edenton is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Edenton's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Edenton.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.