The map below shows majority race by area in Vance 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 Vance County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Vance County overall is white, making up 43.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 43.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Vance County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.9% |
Hispanic |
6.9% |
Black |
43.2% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Vance County, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
43.9% |
Hispanic |
6.9% |
Black |
43.2% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Vance County, NC
The map below shows diversity in Vance 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Vance County Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Vance County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Vance County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Vance County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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