The map below shows majority race by area in Area IV, 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 Area IV racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Area IV overall is white, making up 46.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 26.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Area IV, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.8% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
26.9% |
Asian |
11.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Area IV, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
46.8% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
26.9% |
Asian |
11.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Area IV, Cambridge, MA
The map below shows diversity in Area IV. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Area IV Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, Area IV is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Area IV's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Area IV.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Riverside, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Union Square, Somerville, MA: less diverse
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: less diverse
- East Somerville, Somerville, MA: less diverse
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