The map below shows majority race by area in 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 Raleigh racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Raleigh overall is white, making up 74.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.6%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. 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 |
Raleigh, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.6% |
Hispanic |
9.5% |
Black |
13.6% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Raleigh, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.6% |
Hispanic |
9.5% |
Black |
13.6% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Raleigh, FL
The map below shows diversity in 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Raleigh Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Raleigh is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Raleigh's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Raleigh.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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