The map below shows majority race by area in Marlwood, 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 Marlwood racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Marlwood overall is black, making up 50.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 19.3%. There are more black people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Marlwood, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.3% |
Hispanic |
18.2% |
Black |
50.0% |
Asian |
9.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Marlwood, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
19.3% |
Hispanic |
18.2% |
Black |
50.0% |
Asian |
9.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Marlwood, Charlotte, NC
The map below shows diversity in Marlwood. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Marlwood Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Marlwood is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Marlwood's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Marlwood.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- East Forest, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Eastway-Sheffield Park, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
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