Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Bristol County, MA

The map below shows majority race by area in Bristol County, 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 Bristol County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Bristol County, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Bristol County overall is white, making up 82.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 6.5%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 in Bristol County
Race
Bristol County, MA Population
White
82.1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
3.5%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Bristol County, MA Population
White
82.1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
3.5%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
5.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bristol County, MA

The map below shows diversity in Bristol County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Bristol County, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Bristol County Diversity Score

64

With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Bristol County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Bristol County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Bristol County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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