The map below shows majority race by area in Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Dinwiddie County overall is white, making up 62.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 30.2%. 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 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 |
Dinwiddie County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.8% |
Hispanic |
4.4% |
Black |
30.2% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Dinwiddie County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.8% |
Hispanic |
4.4% |
Black |
30.2% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dinwiddie County, VA
The map below shows diversity in Dinwiddie 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
Dinwiddie County Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Dinwiddie County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Dinwiddie County's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Dinwiddie County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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