The map below shows majority race by area in Boston Road, 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 Boston Road racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Boston Road overall is hispanic, making up 41.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 32.7%. There are more hispanic people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Boston Road, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.7% |
Hispanic |
41.8% |
Black |
21.0% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Boston Road, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
32.7% |
Hispanic |
41.8% |
Black |
21.0% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Boston Road, Springfield, MA
The map below shows diversity in Boston Road. 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
Boston Road Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Boston Road is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Boston Road's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Boston Road.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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