The map below shows majority race by area in Emerald Isle, 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 Emerald Isle racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Emerald Isle overall is white, making up 89.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 6.6%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as other 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 |
Emerald Isle, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.9% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
6.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Emerald Isle, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.9% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
6.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Emerald Isle, NC
The map below shows diversity in Emerald Isle. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Emerald Isle Diversity Score
54
With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, Emerald Isle is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Emerald Isle's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Emerald Isle.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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