Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Powhatan County, VA

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

Powhatan County, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Powhatan County overall is white, making up 84.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.3%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the north 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 Powhatan County
Race
Powhatan County, VA Population
White
84.9%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
9.3%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Powhatan County, VA Population
White
84.9%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
9.3%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Powhatan County, VA

The map below shows diversity in Powhatan County. 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.

Powhatan County, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Powhatan County Diversity Score

48

With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Powhatan County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Powhatan County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Powhatan County.

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

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