Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Mount Holly, NC

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

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Mount Holly overall is white, making up 77.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.8%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Mount Holly

 
Self-Identified Race
Mount Holly, NC Population
White
77.2%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
12.8%
Asian
5.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mount Holly, NC

The map below shows diversity in Mount Holly. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

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Mount Holly Diversity Score

74

With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Mount Holly is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Mount Holly's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Mount Holly.

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