Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Fork Union, VA

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

Fork Union, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Fork Union overall is white, making up 65.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 in Fork Union
Race
Fork Union, VA Population
White
65.7%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
23.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Fork Union, VA Population
White
65.7%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
23.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fork Union, VA

The map below shows diversity in Fork Union. 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.

Fork Union, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Fork Union Diversity Score

89

With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Fork Union is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Fork Union's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Fork Union.

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

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