The map below shows majority race by area in Henry County, 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 Henry County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Henry County overall is white, making up 69.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.4%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Henry County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.1% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
23.4% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Henry County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.1% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
23.4% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Henry County, VA
The map below shows diversity in Henry County. 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
Henry County Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Henry County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Henry County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Henry County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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