The map below shows majority race by area in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in North Carolina overall is white, making up 65.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 18.5%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the state. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
North Carolina Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.0% |
Hispanic |
9.3% |
Black |
18.5% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
3.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
North Carolina Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.0% |
Hispanic |
9.3% |
Black |
18.5% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
3.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Carolina
The map below shows diversity in North Carolina. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
North Carolina Diversity Score
71
With a diversity score of 71 out of 100, North Carolina is more diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within North Carolina's proper boundaries is to the south of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of North Carolina.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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