The map below shows majority race by area in Central, 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 Central racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Central overall is white, making up 48.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 34.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Central, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.6% |
Hispanic |
8.1% |
Black |
4.8% |
Asian |
34.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Central, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
48.6% |
Hispanic |
8.1% |
Black |
4.8% |
Asian |
34.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central, Boston, MA
The map below shows diversity in Central. 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
Central Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Central is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Central.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more diverse
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: less diverse
- South End, Boston, MA: more diverse
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: less diverse
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA: more diverse
- Wicker Park, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi, TX: less diverse
- Weston Ranch, Stockton, CA: more diverse
- Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA: more diverse
- Beach Haven, Jacksonville, FL: less diverse
- Belair, Augusta, GA: more diverse
- Theater District, Manhattan, NY: more diverse
- South, Raleigh, NC: less diverse
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: more diverse