Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Roanoke City, VA

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

Roanoke City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Roanoke City overall is white, making up 53.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 32.0%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. 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 Roanoke City
Race
Roanoke City, VA Population
White
53.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
32.0%
Asian
5.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Roanoke City, VA Population
White
53.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
32.0%
Asian
5.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Roanoke City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Roanoke 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.

Roanoke City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Roanoke City Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Roanoke City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Roanoke City's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Roanoke City.

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

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