The map below shows majority race by area in Martin 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 Martin County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Martin County overall is white, making up 52.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 42.2%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Martin County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.9% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
42.2% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Martin County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.9% |
Hispanic |
3.1% |
Black |
42.2% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Martin County, NC
The map below shows diversity in Martin 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.
Diversity Score
Martin County Diversity Score
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Martin County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Martin County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Martin County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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