Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA

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

Potomac West, Alexandria, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Potomac West overall is white, making up 54.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 27.3%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Potomac West
Race
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA Population
White
54.7%
Hispanic
27.3%
Black
11.0%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA Population
White
54.7%
Hispanic
27.3%
Black
11.0%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Potomac West, Alexandria, VA

The map below shows diversity in Potomac West. 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.

Potomac West, Alexandria, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Potomac West Diversity Score

48

With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Potomac West is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Potomac West's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Potomac West.

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

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