Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Emporia City, VA

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

Emporia City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Emporia City overall is black, making up 55.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.5%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Emporia City
Race
Emporia City, VA Population
White
28.5%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
55.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
7.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Emporia City, VA Population
White
28.5%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
55.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
7.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Emporia City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Emporia City. 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.

Emporia City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Emporia City Diversity Score

84

With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, Emporia City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Emporia City's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Emporia City.

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

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