The map below shows majority race by area in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Highland Park overall is black, making up 45.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 30.6%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Highland Park, Norfolk, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
30.6% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
45.6% |
Asian |
10.8% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
5.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Highland Park, Norfolk, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
30.6% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
45.6% |
Asian |
10.8% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
5.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Highland Park, Norfolk, VA
The map below shows diversity in Highland Park. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Highland Park Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Highland Park is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Highland Park's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Highland Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Lamberts Point, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Larchmont-Edgewater, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Park Place, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Ghent, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Lindenwood, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- North Meadow Brook, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
- Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA: less diverse
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