The map below shows majority race by area in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Oakhurst overall is white, making up 57.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.9%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Oakhurst, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.7% |
Hispanic |
9.2% |
Black |
23.9% |
Asian |
5.2% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Oakhurst, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.7% |
Hispanic |
9.2% |
Black |
23.9% |
Asian |
5.2% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oakhurst, Charlotte, NC
The map below shows diversity in Oakhurst. 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.
Diversity Score
Oakhurst Diversity Score
81
With a diversity score of 81 out of 100, Oakhurst is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Oakhurst's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Oakhurst.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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