The map below shows majority race by area in Northampton, 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 Northampton racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Northampton overall is black, making up 52.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 31.9%. There are more black people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Northampton, Hampton, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
31.9% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
52.8% |
Asian |
4.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Northampton, Hampton, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
31.9% |
Hispanic |
5.3% |
Black |
52.8% |
Asian |
4.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Northampton, Hampton, VA
The map below shows diversity in Northampton. 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
Northampton Diversity Score
72
With a diversity score of 72 out of 100, Northampton is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Northampton's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Northampton.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Newmarket South, Newport News, VA: less diverse
- Aberdeen, Hampton, VA: less diverse
- Magruder, Hampton, VA: more diverse
- Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: more diverse
- Briarfield, Newport News, VA: less diverse
- Saunders, Newport News, VA: less diverse
- Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA: less diverse
- Deer Park, Newport News, VA: less diverse
- Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA: less diverse
- Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA: less diverse
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