Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Northampton County, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in Northampton 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 Northampton County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Northampton County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Northampton County overall is black, making up 48.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 45.4%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 in Northampton County
Race
Northampton County, NC Population
White
45.4%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
48.7%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Northampton County, NC Population
White
45.4%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
48.7%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Northampton County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Northampton 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.

Northampton County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Northampton County Diversity Score

75

With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Northampton County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Northampton County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Northampton County.

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

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