Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Petersburg City, VA

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

Petersburg City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Petersburg City overall is black, making up 69.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 16.8%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the south 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 Petersburg City
Race
Petersburg City, VA Population
White
16.8%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
69.6%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Petersburg City, VA Population
White
16.8%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
69.6%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Petersburg City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Petersburg 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.

Petersburg City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Petersburg City Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Petersburg City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Petersburg City's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Petersburg City.

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

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