The map below shows majority race by area in Penrose, 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 Penrose racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Penrose overall is white, making up 52.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.0%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Penrose, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.7% |
Hispanic |
24.0% |
Black |
11.3% |
Asian |
10.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Penrose, Arlington, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.7% |
Hispanic |
24.0% |
Black |
11.3% |
Asian |
10.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Penrose, Arlington, VA
The map below shows diversity in Penrose. 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
Penrose Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Penrose is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Penrose's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Penrose.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Lyon Park, Arlington, VA: less diverse
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- Nauck, Arlington, VA: more diverse
- Arlington Ridge, Arlington, VA: less diverse
- Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA: less diverse
- Clarendon, Arlington, VA: less diverse
- Barcroft, Arlington, VA: less diverse
- Buckingham, Arlington, VA: more diverse
- Long Branch Creek, Arlington, VA: less diverse
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