The map below shows majority race by area in VCU, 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 VCU racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in VCU overall is white, making up 47.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.4%. There are more white people in the central 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 |
VCU, Richmond, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.0% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
27.4% |
Asian |
10.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
8.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
VCU, Richmond, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
47.0% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
27.4% |
Asian |
10.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
8.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for VCU, Richmond, VA
The map below shows diversity in VCU. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
VCU Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, VCU is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within VCU's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of VCU.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- Carver-Richmond, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- The Fan, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- Old Town Manchester, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- The Museum District, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- Church Hill, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- Swansboro, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- Reedy Creek, Richmond, VA: less diverse
- Creighton, Richmond, VA: less diverse
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- West Walnut, Allentown, PA: less diverse
- Wesconnett, Jacksonville, FL: less diverse
- Chapel Hill Village, Indianapolis, IN: less diverse
- Camden, Salisbury, MD: less diverse
- Burlingame Gate, Burlingame, CA: less diverse