Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Forsyth County, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in Forsyth County, 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 Forsyth County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Forsyth County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Forsyth County overall is white, making up 58.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.8%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 Forsyth County
Race
Forsyth County, NC Population
White
58.0%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
23.8%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Forsyth County, NC Population
White
58.0%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
23.8%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Forsyth County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Forsyth County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Forsyth County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Forsyth County Diversity Score

91

With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Forsyth County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Forsyth County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Forsyth County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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