Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Central, Raleigh, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in South Central, 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 South Central racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

South Central, Raleigh, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Central overall is black, making up 62.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 21.8%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 in South Central
Race
South Central, Raleigh, NC Population
White
21.8%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
62.3%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.5%
Other
5.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Central, Raleigh, NC Population
White
21.8%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
62.3%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.5%
Other
5.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Central, Raleigh, NC

The map below shows diversity in South Central. 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.

South Central, Raleigh, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Central Diversity Score

60

With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, South Central is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Central's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of South Central.

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

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