Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

The map below shows majority race by area in West Ocean View, 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 West Ocean View racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Ocean View overall is white, making up 55.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.9%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 West Ocean View
Race
West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA Population
White
55.5%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
25.9%
Asian
3.4%
Native American
1.8%
Other
5.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA Population
White
55.5%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
25.9%
Asian
3.4%
Native American
1.8%
Other
5.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

The map below shows diversity in West Ocean View. 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.

West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Ocean View Diversity Score

74

With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, West Ocean View is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Ocean View's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West Ocean View.

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

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