The map below shows majority race by area in Dock 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 Dock Square racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Dock Square overall is white, making up 64.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.8%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
Dock Square, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.8% |
Hispanic |
11.8% |
Black |
10.8% |
Asian |
10.5% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
1.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Dock Square, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
64.8% |
Hispanic |
11.8% |
Black |
10.8% |
Asian |
10.5% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
1.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dock Square, Boston, MA
The map below shows diversity in Dock 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
Dock Square Diversity Score
76
With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Dock Square is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Dock Square's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Dock Square.
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
- Central, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: less diverse
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Day Square, Boston, MA: less diverse
- East Boston, Boston, MA: less diverse
- South End, Boston, MA: more diverse
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Point Place, Toledo, OH: less diverse
- Brooklyn-Curtis Bay, Brooklyn, MD: more diverse
- Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA: less diverse
- Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA: less diverse
- River Mountain, Henderson, NV: less diverse
- Forest Park, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Northwest Nashua, Nashua, NH: less diverse
- Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA: less diverse
- Far South, Columbus, OH: less diverse
- Dellview Area, San Antonio, TX: less diverse