The map below shows majority race by area in Chesterfield County, 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 Chesterfield County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Chesterfield County overall is white, making up 62.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.5%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. 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 |
Chesterfield County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.8% |
Hispanic |
8.9% |
Black |
20.5% |
Asian |
3.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Chesterfield County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.8% |
Hispanic |
8.9% |
Black |
20.5% |
Asian |
3.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Chesterfield County, VA
The map below shows diversity in Chesterfield County. 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.
Diversity Score
Chesterfield County Diversity Score
93
With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Chesterfield County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Chesterfield County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Chesterfield County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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