The map below shows majority race by area in Preston Park, 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 Preston Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Preston Park overall is white, making up 52.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 17.0%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. 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 |
Preston Park, Roanoke, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.2% |
Hispanic |
15.3% |
Black |
17.0% |
Asian |
11.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Preston Park, Roanoke, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.2% |
Hispanic |
15.3% |
Black |
17.0% |
Asian |
11.3% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Preston Park, Roanoke, VA
The map below shows diversity in Preston Park. 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
Preston Park Diversity Score
82
With a diversity score of 82 out of 100, Preston Park is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Preston Park's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Preston Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Roundhill, Roanoke, VA: less diverse
- Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA: less diverse
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- Belmont, Roanoke, VA: less diverse
- Raleigh Court, Roanoke, VA: less diverse
- South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA: less diverse
- Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA: less diverse
- Kabrich Crescent, Blacksburg, VA: less diverse
- Hethwood-Prices Fork, Blacksburg, VA: less diverse
- Bedford Hills, Lynchburg, VA: less diverse
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