Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Richmond City, VA

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

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Richmond City overall is black, making up 42.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 41.0%. 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 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 Richmond City

 
Self-Identified Race
Richmond City, VA Population
White
41.0%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
42.9%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Richmond City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Richmond 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.

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Richmond City Diversity Score

87

With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Richmond City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Richmond City's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Richmond City.

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

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