The map below shows majority race by area in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Rockbridge County overall is white, making up 92.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 2.5%. There are more white people in the northwest 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 |
Rockbridge County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.3% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
1.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Rockbridge County, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.3% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
1.2% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
1.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rockbridge County, VA
The map below shows diversity in Rockbridge 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.
Diversity Score
Rockbridge County Diversity Score
24
With a diversity score of 24 out of 100, Rockbridge County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Rockbridge County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Rockbridge County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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