The map below shows majority race by area in Perquimans 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 Perquimans County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Perquimans County overall is white, making up 74.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.3%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Perquimans County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.0% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
20.3% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Perquimans County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.0% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
20.3% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Perquimans County, NC
The map below shows diversity in Perquimans 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.
Diversity Score
Perquimans County Diversity Score
66
With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Perquimans County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Perquimans County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Perquimans County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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