Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Northwest Raleigh overall is white, making up 69.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Northwest Raleigh
Race
Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Population
White
69.2%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
15.3%
Asian
5.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Population
White
69.2%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
15.3%
Asian
5.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

The map below shows diversity in Northwest Raleigh. 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.

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Northwest Raleigh Diversity Score

51

With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Northwest Raleigh is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Northwest Raleigh's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Northwest Raleigh.

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

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