The map below shows majority race by area in Columbia Heghts, 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 Columbia Heghts racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Columbia Heghts overall is white, making up 54.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.3%. There are more white people in the northwest 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 |
Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
54.0% |
Hispanic |
9.4% |
Black |
16.3% |
Asian |
16.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
54.0% |
Hispanic |
9.4% |
Black |
16.3% |
Asian |
16.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
The map below shows diversity in Columbia Heghts. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Columbia Heghts Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Columbia Heghts is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Columbia Heghts's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Columbia Heghts.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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