Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Plain View, VA

The map below shows majority race by area in Plain View, 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 Plain View racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Plain View, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Plain View overall is white, making up 72.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.1%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as black 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 in Plain View
Race
Plain View, VA Population
White
72.2%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
16.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Plain View, VA Population
White
72.2%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
16.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Plain View, VA

The map below shows diversity in Plain View. 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.

Plain View, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Plain View Diversity Score

87

With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Plain View is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Plain View's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Plain View.

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

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