Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA

The map below shows majority race by area in Western Branch North, 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 Western Branch North racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Western Branch North overall is white, making up 51.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 33.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 Western Branch North
Race
Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA Population
White
51.4%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
33.1%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA Population
White
51.4%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
33.1%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA

The map below shows diversity in Western Branch North. 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.

Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Western Branch North Diversity Score

65

With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Western Branch North is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Western Branch North's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Western Branch North.

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

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