The map below shows majority race by area in Bay View, 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 Bay View racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Bay View overall is white, making up 56.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.0%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Bay View, Norfolk, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.1% |
Hispanic |
10.8% |
Black |
25.0% |
Asian |
4.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Bay View, Norfolk, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.1% |
Hispanic |
10.8% |
Black |
25.0% |
Asian |
4.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bay View, Norfolk, VA
The map below shows diversity in Bay View. 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
Bay View Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Bay View is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Bay View's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Bay View.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- Oakdale Farms, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Larrymore Lawns, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Suburban Acres, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- East Ocean View, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- North Meadow Brook, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Larchmont-Edgewater, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
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- College Point, Queens, NY: more diverse
- Silver Lake, Wilmington, NC: less diverse
- Southeastern Hills, Lexington, KY: less diverse
- Southwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO: less diverse
- River West, Bend, OR: less diverse
- Schuylerville, Bronx, NY: more diverse
- Lauderdale Lakes West Gate, Lauderdale Lakes, FL: more diverse