The map below shows majority race by area in Penn Laird, 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 Penn Laird racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Penn Laird overall is white, making up 83.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 9.5%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Penn Laird, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.0% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
9.5% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Penn Laird, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
83.0% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
9.5% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Penn Laird, VA
The map below shows diversity in Penn Laird. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Penn Laird Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Penn Laird is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Penn Laird's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Penn Laird.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Cities
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