The map below shows majority race by area in East Forest Park, 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 Forest Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in East Forest Park overall is white, making up 61.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.6%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
East Forest Park, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.0% |
Hispanic |
17.6% |
Black |
11.3% |
Asian |
6.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
East Forest Park, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.0% |
Hispanic |
17.6% |
Black |
11.3% |
Asian |
6.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Forest Park, Springfield, MA
The map below shows diversity in East Forest Park. 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 Forest Park Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, East Forest Park is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Forest Park's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of East Forest Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Forest Park, Springfield, MA: more diverse
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- Bay, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- South End Springfield, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- McKnight, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Pine Point, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Metro Center, Springfield, MA: less diverse
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