Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Wessex Square, Charlotte, NC

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

Wessex Square, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Wessex Square overall is white, making up 85.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 4.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 Wessex Square
Race
Wessex Square, Charlotte, NC Population
White
85.6%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
4.8%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Wessex Square, Charlotte, NC Population
White
85.6%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
4.8%
Asian
3.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Wessex Square, Charlotte, NC

The map below shows diversity in Wessex Square. 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.

Wessex Square, Charlotte, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Wessex Square Diversity Score

24

With a diversity score of 24 out of 100, Wessex Square is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Wessex Square's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Wessex Square.

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

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