The map below shows majority race by area in The Ridge, 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 The Ridge racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in The Ridge overall is white, making up 53.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 39.3%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. 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 |
The Ridge, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.9% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
39.3% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
The Ridge, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.9% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
39.3% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for The Ridge, VA
The map below shows diversity in The Ridge. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
The Ridge Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, The Ridge is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within The Ridge's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of The Ridge.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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