Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA

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

Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Hampton overall is black, making up 63.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 22.6%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Downtown Hampton
Race
Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA Population
White
22.6%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
63.9%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.6%
Other
4.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA Population
White
22.6%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
63.9%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.6%
Other
4.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Hampton. 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.

Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Hampton Diversity Score

48

With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Downtown Hampton is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Hampton's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Downtown Hampton.

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

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