The map below shows majority race by area in Watson Crossroads, 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 Watson Crossroads racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Watson Crossroads overall is white, making up 58.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.8%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. 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 |
Watson Crossroads, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.0% |
Hispanic |
12.6% |
Black |
27.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Watson Crossroads, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.0% |
Hispanic |
12.6% |
Black |
27.8% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Watson Crossroads, NC
The map below shows diversity in Watson Crossroads. 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
Watson Crossroads Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Watson Crossroads is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Watson Crossroads's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Watson Crossroads.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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