The map below shows majority race by area in Transylvania County, 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 Transylvania County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Transylvania County overall is white, making up 89.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.5%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Transylvania County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.4% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Transylvania County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.4% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
4.1% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Transylvania County, NC
The map below shows diversity in Transylvania County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Transylvania County Diversity Score
29
With a diversity score of 29 out of 100, Transylvania County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Transylvania County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Transylvania County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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