The map below shows majority race by area in Mt Vernon, 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 Mt Vernon racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Mt Vernon overall is white, making up 54.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.9%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
54.2% |
Hispanic |
15.9% |
Black |
15.1% |
Asian |
7.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
7.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
54.2% |
Hispanic |
15.9% |
Black |
15.1% |
Asian |
7.0% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
7.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA
The map below shows diversity in Mt Vernon. 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
Mt Vernon Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Mt Vernon is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mt Vernon's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Mt Vernon.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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