The map below shows majority race by area in Bemis, 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 Bemis racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Bemis overall is white, making up 77.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 9.1%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Bemis, Watertown Town, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.6% |
Hispanic |
5.6% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
9.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Bemis, Watertown Town, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.6% |
Hispanic |
5.6% |
Black |
3.3% |
Asian |
9.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bemis, Watertown Town, MA
The map below shows diversity in Bemis. 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
Bemis Diversity Score
39
With a diversity score of 39 out of 100, Bemis is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Bemis's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Bemis.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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