Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Newport News City, VA

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

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Newport News City overall is white, making up 43.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 37.3%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Newport News City

 
Self-Identified Race
Newport News City, VA Population
White
43.2%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
37.3%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Newport News City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Newport News 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.

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Newport News City Diversity Score

97

With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Newport News City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Newport News City's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Newport News City.

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

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