Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Hertford County, NC

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

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

The majority race in Hertford County overall is black, making up 57.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 34.3%. There are more black people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Hertford County
Race
Hertford County, NC Population
White
34.3%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
57.1%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.9%
Other
3.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Hertford County, NC Population
White
34.3%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
57.1%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.9%
Other
3.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hertford County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Hertford 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.

Hertford County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Hertford County Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Hertford County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Hertford County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Hertford County.

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

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