Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA

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

Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Roosevelt Gardens Area overall is white, making up 73.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.8%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. 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 Roosevelt Gardens Area
Race
Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA Population
White
73.2%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
12.8%
Asian
5.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA Population
White
73.2%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
12.8%
Asian
5.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA

The map below shows diversity in Roosevelt Gardens Area. 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.

Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Roosevelt Gardens Area Diversity Score

56

With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Roosevelt Gardens Area is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Roosevelt Gardens Area's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Roosevelt Gardens Area.

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

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