The map below shows majority race by area in Harpers Ferry, 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 Harpers Ferry racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Harpers Ferry overall is white, making up 84.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Harpers Ferry, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.7% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Harpers Ferry, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.7% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Harpers Ferry, WV
The map below shows diversity in Harpers Ferry. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Harpers Ferry Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Harpers Ferry is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Harpers Ferry's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Harpers Ferry.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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