The map below shows majority race by area in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Merrifield overall is white, making up 46.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 31.6%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Merrifield, Fairfax, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.4% |
Hispanic |
10.3% |
Black |
8.2% |
Asian |
31.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Merrifield, Fairfax, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.4% |
Hispanic |
10.3% |
Black |
8.2% |
Asian |
31.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Merrifield, Fairfax, VA
The map below shows diversity in Merrifield. 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
Merrifield Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Merrifield is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Merrifield's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Merrifield.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA: less diverse
- Williamsburg, Arlington, VA: less diverse
- North Springfield, Springfield, VA: less diverse
- Rock Spring, Arlington, VA: less diverse
- Bailey's Crossroads, Falls Church, VA: less diverse
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- Greenwood, Seattle, WA: less diverse