Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Pender County, NC

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

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

The majority race in Pender County overall is white, making up 79.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.5%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. 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 in Pender County
Race
Pender County, NC Population
White
79.0%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
9.5%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Pender County, NC Population
White
79.0%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
9.5%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pender County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Pender 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.

Pender County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Pender County Diversity Score

69

With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Pender County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Pender County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Pender County.

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

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