The map below shows majority race by area in Westchester, 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 Westchester racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Westchester overall is black, making up 67.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 14.8%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Westchester, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.7% |
Hispanic |
14.8% |
Black |
67.4% |
Asian |
9.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Westchester, Charlotte, NC Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.7% |
Hispanic |
14.8% |
Black |
67.4% |
Asian |
9.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Westchester, Charlotte, NC
The map below shows diversity in Westchester. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Westchester Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Westchester is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Westchester's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Westchester.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Thomasboro-Hoskins, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Pawtuckett, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Oakdale South, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Enderly Park, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Wildwood, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Firestone-Garden Park, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Ashley Park, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
- Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC: more diverse
- Third Ward, Charlotte, NC: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Celina Main Street Historic District, Celina, OH: less diverse
- Circleville Historic District, Circleville, OH: less diverse
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- Berkeley Hills, Emporia, KS: less diverse
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- Mesa Junction, Pueblo, CO: less diverse
- Kingsley, Buffalo, NY: less diverse
- Middle River Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL: more diverse
- North Park Riverside, San Bernardino, CA: more diverse
- Olde Orchard, Columbus, OH: less diverse