The map below shows majority race by area in Cushing Square, 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 Cushing Square racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Cushing Square overall is white, making up 76.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 15.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Cushing Square, Belmont, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.2% |
Hispanic |
3.8% |
Black |
1.2% |
Asian |
15.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Cushing Square, Belmont, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
76.2% |
Hispanic |
3.8% |
Black |
1.2% |
Asian |
15.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Cushing Square, Belmont, MA
The map below shows diversity in Cushing Square. 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
Cushing Square Diversity Score
26
With a diversity score of 26 out of 100, Cushing Square is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Cushing Square's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Cushing Square.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Waverley Square, Belmont, MA: more diverse
- Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
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- Bemis, Watertown Town, MA: more diverse
- Warrendale, Waltham, MA: less diverse
- West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Faneuil, Brighton, MA: more diverse
- Nonantum, Newton, MA: more diverse
- North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Newton Corner, Newton, MA: more diverse
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