Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC

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

Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Oak Forest overall is black, making up 54.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 36.4%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 Oak Forest
Race
Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC Population
White
5.8%
Hispanic
36.4%
Black
54.5%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC Population
White
5.8%
Hispanic
36.4%
Black
54.5%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC

The map below shows diversity in Oak Forest. 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.

Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Oak Forest Diversity Score

37

With a diversity score of 37 out of 100, Oak Forest is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Oak Forest's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Oak Forest.

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

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