The map below shows majority race by area in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
Majority Race Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Multiple/Other
The majority race in Alexandria overall is white at 49.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.5%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. 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 |
Alexandria, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.1% |
Hispanic |
19.3% |
Black |
20.5% |
Asian |
6.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Alexandria, VA Population |
|---|---|
White |
49.1% |
Hispanic |
19.3% |
Black |
20.5% |
Asian |
6.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Alexandria, VA
The map below shows diversity in Alexandria. 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.
