Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Colonial Heights City, VA

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

Colonial Heights City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Colonial Heights City overall is white, making up 73.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.2%. 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 in Colonial Heights City
Race
Colonial Heights City, VA Population
White
73.3%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
14.2%
Asian
3.0%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Colonial Heights City, VA Population
White
73.3%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
14.2%
Asian
3.0%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Colonial Heights City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Colonial Heights 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.

Colonial Heights City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Colonial Heights City Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Colonial Heights City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Colonial Heights City's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Colonial Heights City.

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

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