The map below shows majority race by area in Lakeview, 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 Lakeview racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Lakeview overall is white, making up 61.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 21.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Lakeview, Waltham, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.6% |
Hispanic |
10.3% |
Black |
5.3% |
Asian |
21.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lakeview, Waltham, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
61.6% |
Hispanic |
10.3% |
Black |
5.3% |
Asian |
21.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lakeview, Waltham, MA
The map below shows diversity in Lakeview. 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
Lakeview Diversity Score
67
With a diversity score of 67 out of 100, Lakeview is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lakeview's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Lakeview.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- North Waltham, Waltham, MA: less diverse
- The Lanes, Waltham, MA: less diverse
- Piety Corner, Waltham, MA: more diverse
- Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA: less diverse
- Bank Square, Waltham, MA: less diverse
- Bleachery, Waltham, MA: more diverse
- Warrendale, Waltham, MA: less diverse
- South Side, Waltham, MA: more diverse
- Waverley Square, Belmont, MA: less diverse
- Bemis, Watertown Town, MA: less diverse
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- Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH: less diverse
- Moorings-Coquina Sands, Naples, FL: less diverse
- Mount Carmel, Wyandotte, MI: less diverse
- Mount Pleasant, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Mount Pleasant, St. Louis, MO: more diverse
- Mountain View, South Valley, NM: less diverse