The map below shows majority race by area in the Virginia Beach area, 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 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 Beach overall is white, making up 55.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.1%. There are more white people in the northeast 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 in Virginia Beach
Self-Identified Race |
Virginia Beach, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.3% |
Hispanic |
8.5% |
Black |
27.1% |
Asian |
3.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Virginia Beach, VA
The map below shows diversity in Virginia Beach. 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.
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Virginia Beach Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Virginia Beach is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Virginia Beach area's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Virginia Beach.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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