Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Amherst County, VA

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

Amherst County, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Amherst County overall is white, making up 75.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.6%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 Amherst County
Race
Amherst County, VA Population
White
75.9%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
17.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.8%
Other
2.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Amherst County, VA Population
White
75.9%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
17.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.8%
Other
2.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Amherst County, VA

The map below shows diversity in Amherst County. 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.

Amherst County, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Amherst County Diversity Score

69

With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Amherst County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Amherst County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Amherst County.

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

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