The map below shows majority race by area in Ashton Heights, 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 Ashton Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Ashton Heights overall is white, making up 72.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 12.0%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.1% |
Hispanic |
12.0% |
Black |
5.7% |
Asian |
7.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.1% |
Hispanic |
12.0% |
Black |
5.7% |
Asian |
7.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA
The map below shows diversity in Ashton Heights. 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
Ashton Heights Diversity Score
53
With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Ashton Heights is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Ashton Heights's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Ashton Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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