The map below shows majority race by area in Downtown Lowell, 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 Lowell racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Downtown Lowell overall is white, making up 65.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.8%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.0% |
Hispanic |
19.8% |
Black |
7.6% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.0% |
Hispanic |
19.8% |
Black |
7.6% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
The map below shows diversity in Downtown Lowell. 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
Downtown Lowell Diversity Score
66
With a diversity score of 66 out of 100, Downtown Lowell is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Downtown Lowell's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Downtown Lowell.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Back Central, Lowell, MA: more diverse
- The Acre, Lowell, MA: more diverse
- Centralville, Lowell, MA: more diverse
- Belvidere, Lowell, MA: less diverse
- Highlands, Lowell, MA: more diverse
- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: more diverse
- Pawtucketville, Lowell, MA: more diverse
- Mt Vernon Park, Lawrence, MA: less diverse
- Frye Circle, Andover, MA: less diverse
- Southeast Nashua, Nashua, NH: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- Bensville, Waldorf, MD: more diverse
- Berger, Dolton, IL: less diverse
- Biedeman, Camden, NJ: less diverse
- North India Mound, Kansas City, MO: more diverse
- Nashua Historic District, Nashua, NH: less diverse
- Nassau Shores, East Massapequa, NY: less diverse