The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Newport News, 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 Newport News racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown Newport News overall is other, making up 45.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 23.6%. There are more other people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Newport News
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.6% |
Hispanic |
6.8% |
Black |
22.6% |
Asian |
1.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
45.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Newport News. 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.
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Downtown Newport News Diversity Score
39
With a diversity score of 39 out of 100, Downtown Newport News is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Newport News's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Downtown Newport News.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Briarfield, Newport News, VA: more diverse
- Newmarket South, Newport News, VA: less diverse
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