The map below shows majority race by area in East Watertown, 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 Watertown 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 Watertown overall is white, making up 74.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 8.2%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 East Watertown
Self-Identified Race |
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.2% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
5.6% |
Asian |
8.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA
The map below shows diversity in East Watertown. 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.
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East Watertown Diversity Score
49
With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, East Watertown is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within East Watertown's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of East Watertown.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Nonantum, Newton, MA: less diverse
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