The map below shows majority race by area in Bay, 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 Bay racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Bay overall is hispanic, making up 50.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 36.7%. There are more hispanic people in the north 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 |
Bay, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
8.3% |
Hispanic |
50.0% |
Black |
36.7% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Bay, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
8.3% |
Hispanic |
50.0% |
Black |
36.7% |
Asian |
4.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bay, Springfield, MA
The map below shows diversity in Bay. 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
Bay Diversity Score
62
With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, Bay is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Bay's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Bay.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- McKnight, Springfield, MA: more diverse
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- Pine Point, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Metro Center, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- East Springfield, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- South End Springfield, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- East Forest Park, Springfield, MA: more diverse
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