Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lexington City, VA

The map below shows majority race by area in Lexington 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 Lexington City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Lexington City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lexington City overall is white, making up 80.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 6.0%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as other 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 in Lexington City
Race
Lexington City, VA Population
White
80.9%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
4.5%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lexington City, VA Population
White
80.9%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
4.5%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lexington City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Lexington 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.

Lexington City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lexington City Diversity Score

80

With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, Lexington City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Lexington City's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Lexington City.

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

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