The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk overall is white, making up 61.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 21.8%. There are more white people in the west 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 |
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.7% |
Hispanic |
6.1% |
Black |
21.8% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
5.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.7% |
Hispanic |
6.1% |
Black |
21.8% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.7% |
Other |
5.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Norfolk. 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
Downtown Norfolk Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Downtown Norfolk is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Norfolk's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Downtown Norfolk.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- Ghent, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Central Brambleton, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Lindenwood, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Park Place, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Highland Park, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- Ballentine Place, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Lamberts Point, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
- Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA: more diverse
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