Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Dumfries, VA

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

Dumfries, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Dumfries overall is black, making up 35.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 28.8%. There are more black people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 in Dumfries
Race
Dumfries, VA Population
White
21.9%
Hispanic
28.8%
Black
35.7%
Asian
8.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
5.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Dumfries, VA Population
White
21.9%
Hispanic
28.8%
Black
35.7%
Asian
8.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
5.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dumfries, VA

The map below shows diversity in Dumfries. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Dumfries, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Dumfries Diversity Score

99

With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Dumfries is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Dumfries's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Dumfries.

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

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