Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Newington Forest, VA

The map below shows majority race by area in Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Newington Forest, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Newington Forest overall is white, making up 44.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 36.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central 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 Newington Forest
Race
Newington Forest, VA Population
White
44.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
11.6%
Asian
36.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Newington Forest, VA Population
White
44.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
11.6%
Asian
36.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Newington Forest, VA

The map below shows diversity in Newington Forest. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Newington Forest, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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No diversity
 

Newington Forest Diversity Score

98

With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, Newington Forest is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Newington Forest's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Newington Forest.

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

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