The map below shows majority race by area in Mordecai, 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 Mordecai racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mordecai overall is white, making up 70.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.9%. There are more white people in the north 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 |
Mordecai, Raleigh, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.8% |
Hispanic |
6.7% |
Black |
13.9% |
Asian |
4.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mordecai, Raleigh, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.8% |
Hispanic |
6.7% |
Black |
13.9% |
Asian |
4.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mordecai, Raleigh, NC
The map below shows diversity in Mordecai. 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
Mordecai Diversity Score
49
With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, Mordecai is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mordecai's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Mordecai.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- North Central, Raleigh, NC: more diverse
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- Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Wade, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Glenwood, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Six Forks, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Falls of Neuse, Raleigh, NC: more diverse
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- Edgemoor, St. Petersburg, FL: less diverse