Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

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

Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Downtown Crossing overall is white, making up 75.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 13.2%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the south 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 Downtown Crossing
Race
Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Population
White
75.1%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
2.0%
Asian
13.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Population
White
75.1%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
2.0%
Asian
13.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

The map below shows diversity in Downtown Crossing. 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.

Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Downtown Crossing Diversity Score

35

With a diversity score of 35 out of 100, Downtown Crossing is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Crossing's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Downtown Crossing.

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

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