Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

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

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Wake Forest University overall is white, making up 65.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.2%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Wake Forest University
Race
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Population
White
65.3%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
22.2%
Asian
6.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Population
White
65.3%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
22.2%
Asian
6.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

The map below shows diversity in Wake Forest University. 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.

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Wake Forest University Diversity Score

55

With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, Wake Forest University is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Wake Forest University's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Wake Forest University.

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

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