The map below shows majority race by area in Sterling, 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 Sterling racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Sterling overall is black, making up 41.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.7%. 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 southwest 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 |
Sterling, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.7% |
Hispanic |
19.5% |
Black |
41.6% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Sterling, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
28.7% |
Hispanic |
19.5% |
Black |
41.6% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sterling, Charlotte, NC
The map below shows diversity in Sterling. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Sterling Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Sterling is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Sterling's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Sterling.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Carmel, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Starmount, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Beverly Woods, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Sharon Woods, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
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