The map below shows majority race by area in Buzzards 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 Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay overall is white, making up 90.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.9%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
Buzzards Bay, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.2% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Buzzards Bay, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
90.2% |
Hispanic |
2.4% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Buzzards Bay, MA
The map below shows diversity in Buzzards 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Buzzards Bay Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Buzzards Bay is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Buzzards Bay's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Buzzards Bay.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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