The map below shows majority race by area in Arlington Heights, 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 Heights racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Arlington Heights overall is white, making up 71.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 10.7%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.0% |
Hispanic |
6.4% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
10.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
8.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.0% |
Hispanic |
6.4% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
10.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
8.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA
The map below shows diversity in Arlington Heights. 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
Arlington Heights Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Arlington Heights is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Arlington Heights's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Arlington Heights.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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