Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

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

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

The majority race in South Roanoke overall is white, making up 84.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 in South Roanoke
Race
South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA Population
White
84.1%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
2.9%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA Population
White
84.1%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
2.9%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

The map below shows diversity in South Roanoke. 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.

South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Roanoke Diversity Score

15

With a diversity score of 15 out of 100, South Roanoke is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Roanoke's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of South Roanoke.

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

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