The map below shows majority race by area in Moore 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 Moore County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Moore County overall is white, making up 77.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.6%. There are more white people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Moore County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.5% |
Hispanic |
6.3% |
Black |
10.6% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Moore County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.5% |
Hispanic |
6.3% |
Black |
10.6% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Moore County, NC
The map below shows diversity in Moore 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
Moore County Diversity Score
73
With a diversity score of 73 out of 100, Moore County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Moore County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Moore County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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