The map below shows majority race by area in Tarboro, 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 Tarboro racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Tarboro overall is black, making up 45.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 42.2%. There are more black people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Tarboro, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.2% |
Hispanic |
9.7% |
Black |
45.7% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Tarboro, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.2% |
Hispanic |
9.7% |
Black |
45.7% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Tarboro, NC
The map below shows diversity in Tarboro. 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
Tarboro Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Tarboro is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Tarboro's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Tarboro.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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