The map below shows majority race by area in Day 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 Day Square racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Day Square overall is hispanic, making up 66.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 25.3%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Day Square, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.3% |
Hispanic |
66.9% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Day Square, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
25.3% |
Hispanic |
66.9% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Day Square, Boston, MA
The map below shows diversity in Day 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
Day Square Diversity Score
33
With a diversity score of 33 out of 100, Day Square is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Day Square's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Day Square.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- South Boston, Boston, MA: more diverse
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