The map below shows majority race by area in Highlands, 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 Highlands racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Highlands overall is white, making up 38.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 37.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Highlands, Lowell, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.9% |
Hispanic |
10.8% |
Black |
8.7% |
Asian |
37.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Highlands, Lowell, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
38.9% |
Hispanic |
10.8% |
Black |
8.7% |
Asian |
37.1% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
3.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Highlands, Lowell, MA
The map below shows diversity in Highlands. 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
Highlands Diversity Score
89
With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Highlands is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Highlands's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Highlands.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: less diverse
- Centralville, Lowell, MA: less diverse
- Belvidere, Lowell, MA: less diverse
- Southeast Nashua, Nashua, NH: less diverse
- Mt Vernon Park, Lawrence, MA: less diverse
- Frye Circle, Andover, MA: less diverse
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