The map below shows majority race by area in Fairfax 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 Fairfax City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Fairfax City overall is white, making up 53.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 18.8%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Fairfax City, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.6% |
Hispanic |
18.8% |
Black |
4.7% |
Asian |
18.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Fairfax City, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.6% |
Hispanic |
18.8% |
Black |
4.7% |
Asian |
18.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fairfax City, VA
The map below shows diversity in Fairfax 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Fairfax City Diversity Score
99
With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, Fairfax City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Fairfax City's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Fairfax City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Fairfax County, VA: less diverse
- Falls Church City, VA: less diverse
- Manassas Park City, VA: more diverse
- Arlington County, VA: less diverse
- Manassas City, VA: more diverse
- Alexandria City, VA: less diverse
- District of Columbia, DC: less diverse
- Prince George's County, MD: less diverse
- Warren County, VA: less diverse
- Talbot County, MD: less diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wayne County, MS: less diverse
- Chattooga County, GA: less diverse
- Cheboygan County, MI: less diverse
- Cherokee County, AL: less diverse
- Cherokee County, KS: less diverse
- Cherokee County, NC: less diverse
- Chester County, SC: less diverse
- Chester County, TN: less diverse
- Chickasaw County, MS: less diverse
- Choctaw County, OK: less diverse