Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lynchburg City, VA

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

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

The majority race in Lynchburg City overall is white, making up 64.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.1%. 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 in Lynchburg City
Race
Lynchburg City, VA Population
White
64.3%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
25.1%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lynchburg City, VA Population
White
64.3%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
25.1%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lynchburg City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Lynchburg 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.

Lynchburg City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lynchburg City Diversity Score

87

With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Lynchburg City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Lynchburg City's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Lynchburg City.

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

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