Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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

Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Southwest Raleigh overall is white, making up 49.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 24.9%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 Southwest Raleigh
Race
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Population
White
49.8%
Hispanic
12.2%
Black
24.9%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
0.6%
Other
4.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Population
White
49.8%
Hispanic
12.2%
Black
24.9%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
0.6%
Other
4.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

The map below shows diversity in Southwest 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Southwest Raleigh Diversity Score

78

With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Southwest Raleigh is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Southwest Raleigh's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Southwest Raleigh.

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

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