Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Appomattox County, VA

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

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

The majority race in Appomattox County overall is white, making up 76.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 18.9%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Appomattox County
Race
Appomattox County, VA Population
White
76.5%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
18.9%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Appomattox County, VA Population
White
76.5%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
18.9%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Appomattox County, VA

The map below shows diversity in Appomattox 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.

Appomattox County, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Appomattox County Diversity Score

58

With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Appomattox County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Appomattox County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Appomattox County.

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

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