The map below shows majority race by area in East Boston, 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 East Boston racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in East Boston overall is hispanic, making up 46.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 42.8%. There are more hispanic people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
East Boston, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
46.5% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
5.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Boston, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
42.8% |
Hispanic |
46.5% |
Black |
2.5% |
Asian |
5.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Boston, Boston, MA
The map below shows diversity in East Boston. 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
East Boston Diversity Score
52
With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, East Boston is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Boston's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of East Boston.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Day Square, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: more diverse
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more diverse
- Prattville, Chelsea, MA: more diverse
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Central, Boston, MA: more diverse
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- East Somerville, Somerville, MA: more diverse
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less diverse
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- Highline, Seattle, WA: more diverse
- Highland Hills, San Antonio, TX: less diverse