The map below shows majority race by area in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Fayetteville overall is black, making up 41.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 36.6%. There are more black people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as white 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 Fayetteville
Self-Identified Race |
Fayetteville, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
36.6% |
Hispanic |
12.5% |
Black |
41.1% |
Asian |
2.8% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
5.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fayetteville, NC
The map below shows diversity in Fayetteville. 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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Fayetteville Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Fayetteville is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Fayetteville's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Fayetteville.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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