Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA

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

Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Colonial Avenue Area overall is white, making up 75.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.2%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Colonial Avenue Area
Race
Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA Population
White
75.5%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
12.2%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA Population
White
75.5%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
12.2%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA

The map below shows diversity in Colonial Avenue Area. 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.

Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Colonial Avenue Area Diversity Score

31

With a diversity score of 31 out of 100, Colonial Avenue Area is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Colonial Avenue Area's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Colonial Avenue Area.

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

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