The map below shows majority race by area in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Charlottesville overall is white, making up 71.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 Charlottesville
Self-Identified Race |
Charlottesville, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.8% |
Hispanic |
6.8% |
Black |
10.7% |
Asian |
6.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Charlottesville, VA
The map below shows diversity in Charlottesville. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Charlottesville Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Charlottesville is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Charlottesville's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Charlottesville.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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