The map below shows majority race by area in Virginia Ave, 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 Virginia Ave racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Virginia Ave overall is white, making up 76.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.2% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
10.7% |
Asian |
5.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.2% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
10.7% |
Asian |
5.6% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY
The map below shows diversity in Virginia Ave. 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
Virginia Ave Diversity Score
43
With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Virginia Ave is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Virginia Ave's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Virginia Ave.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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