The map below shows majority race by area in Housatonic, 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 Housatonic racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Housatonic overall is white, making up 85.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 7.6%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as asian 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 |
Housatonic, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.9% |
Hispanic |
4.2% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
7.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Housatonic, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.9% |
Hispanic |
4.2% |
Black |
0.6% |
Asian |
7.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Housatonic, MA
The map below shows diversity in Housatonic. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Housatonic Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Housatonic is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Housatonic's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Housatonic.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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