Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

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

Third Ward, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Third Ward overall is white, making up 63.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Third Ward
Race
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC Population
White
63.8%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
20.7%
Asian
3.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC Population
White
63.8%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
20.7%
Asian
3.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

The map below shows diversity in Third Ward. 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.

Third Ward, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Third Ward Diversity Score

62

With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, Third Ward is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Third Ward's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Third Ward.

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

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