The map below shows majority race by area in Aurora Highlands, 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 Aurora Highlands racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Aurora Highlands overall is white, making up 55.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 14.8%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.5% |
Hispanic |
12.5% |
Black |
11.6% |
Asian |
14.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.5% |
Hispanic |
12.5% |
Black |
11.6% |
Asian |
14.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA
The map below shows diversity in Aurora Highlands. 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
Aurora Highlands Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Aurora Highlands is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Aurora Highlands's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Aurora Highlands.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA: less diverse
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