Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Virginia Beach City, VA

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

Virginia Beach City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Virginia Beach City overall is white, making up 63.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Virginia Beach City
Race
Virginia Beach City, VA Population
White
63.9%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
16.5%
Asian
6.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Virginia Beach City, VA Population
White
63.9%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
16.5%
Asian
6.4%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Virginia Beach City, VA

The map below shows diversity in Virginia Beach City. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Virginia Beach City, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Virginia Beach City Diversity Score

96

With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Virginia Beach City is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Virginia Beach City's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Virginia Beach City.

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

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