The map below shows majority race by area in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Dorchester overall is white, making up 87.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.6%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Dorchester, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.2% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Dorchester, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.2% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Dorchester, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Dorchester. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Dorchester Diversity Score
49
With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, Dorchester is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Dorchester's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Dorchester.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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