Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Alexandria City, VA

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

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Alexandria City overall is white, making up 48.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.3%. There are more white people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Alexandria City

 
Self-Identified Race
Alexandria City, VA Population
White
48.3%
Hispanic
17.4%
Black
23.3%
Asian
6.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Alexandria City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Alexandria City. 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.

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Alexandria City Diversity Score

99

With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Alexandria City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Alexandria City's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Alexandria City.

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

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