The map below shows majority race by area in Fields Corner, 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 Fields Corner racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Fields Corner overall is white, making up 33.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 25.0%. There are more white people in the east 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 |
Fields Corner, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
33.5% |
Hispanic |
16.5% |
Black |
20.1% |
Asian |
25.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Fields Corner, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
33.5% |
Hispanic |
16.5% |
Black |
20.1% |
Asian |
25.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fields Corner, Boston, MA
The map below shows diversity in Fields Corner. 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
Fields Corner Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Fields Corner is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Fields Corner's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Fields Corner.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Neponset, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Dorchester Center, Boston, MA: less diverse
- North Dorchester, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: less diverse
- East Milton, Milton, MA: less diverse
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less diverse
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