Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Harnett County, NC

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

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

The majority race in Harnett County overall is white, making up 59.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Harnett County
Race
Harnett County, NC Population
White
59.6%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
20.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
1.0%
Other
3.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Harnett County, NC Population
White
59.6%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
20.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
1.0%
Other
3.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Harnett County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Harnett 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.

Harnett County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Harnett County Diversity Score

97

With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Harnett County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Harnett County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Harnett County.

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

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