Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC

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

Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Highland Creek overall is white, making up 48.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 38.5%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Highland Creek
Race
Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC Population
White
48.6%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
38.5%
Asian
2.7%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC Population
White
48.6%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
38.5%
Asian
2.7%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC

The map below shows diversity in Highland Creek. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Highland Creek Diversity Score

68

With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Highland Creek is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Highland Creek's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Highland Creek.

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

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