Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Arlington County, VA

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

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

The majority race in Arlington County overall is white, making up 59.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Arlington County
Race
Arlington County, VA Population
White
59.9%
Hispanic
15.5%
Black
9.3%
Asian
10.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Arlington County, VA Population
White
59.9%
Hispanic
15.5%
Black
9.3%
Asian
10.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Arlington County, VA

The map below shows diversity in Arlington 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.

Arlington County, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Arlington County Diversity Score

98

With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Arlington County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Arlington County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Arlington County.

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

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