Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Chesapeake City, VA

The map below shows majority race by area in Chesapeake City, 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 Chesapeake City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Chesapeake City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Chesapeake City overall is white, making up 57.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.2%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the north 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 Chesapeake City
Race
Chesapeake City, VA Population
White
57.0%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
27.2%
Asian
4.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Chesapeake City, VA Population
White
57.0%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
27.2%
Asian
4.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chesapeake City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Chesapeake City. 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.

Chesapeake City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Chesapeake City Diversity Score

95

With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Chesapeake City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Chesapeake City's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Chesapeake City.

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

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