Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Central Business District, Worcester, MA

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

Central Business District, Worcester, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Central Business District overall is white, making up 42.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 30.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 Central Business District
Race
Central Business District, Worcester, MA Population
White
42.3%
Hispanic
30.1%
Black
10.7%
Asian
10.1%
Native American
2.6%
Other
4.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Central Business District, Worcester, MA Population
White
42.3%
Hispanic
30.1%
Black
10.7%
Asian
10.1%
Native American
2.6%
Other
4.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central Business District, Worcester, MA

The map below shows diversity in Central Business District. 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.

Central Business District, Worcester, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Central Business District Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Central Business District is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central Business District's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Central Business District.

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

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