The map below shows majority race by area in Arlington Center, 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 Arlington Center racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Arlington Center overall is white, making up 71.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 16.8%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.2% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
4.2% |
Asian |
16.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.2% |
Hispanic |
3.6% |
Black |
4.2% |
Asian |
16.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
The map below shows diversity in Arlington Center. 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
Arlington Center Diversity Score
39
With a diversity score of 39 out of 100, Arlington Center is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Arlington Center's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Arlington Center.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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