Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Robeson County, NC

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

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

The majority race in Robeson County overall is native american, making up 43.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 23.0%. There are more native american people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east 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 Robeson County
Race
Robeson County, NC Population
White
23.0%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
21.7%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
43.5%
Other
2.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Robeson County, NC Population
White
23.0%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
21.7%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
43.5%
Other
2.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Robeson County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Robeson 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.

Robeson County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Robeson County Diversity Score

98

With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Robeson County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Robeson County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Robeson County.

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

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