Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA

The map below shows majority race by area in Lower 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 Lower Highlands racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lower Highlands overall is white, making up 70.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.8%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 Lower Highlands
Race
Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA Population
White
70.8%
Hispanic
15.8%
Black
6.5%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA Population
White
70.8%
Hispanic
15.8%
Black
6.5%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA

The map below shows diversity in Lower 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.

Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lower Highlands Diversity Score

46

With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, Lower Highlands is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lower Highlands's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Lower Highlands.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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