Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lynn, MA

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

Lynn, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lynn overall is white, making up 41.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 38.3%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 in Lynn

 
Self-Identified Race
Lynn, MA Population
White
41.9%
Hispanic
38.3%
Black
10.8%
Asian
4.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
4.3%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lynn, MA

The map below shows diversity in Lynn. 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.

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Lynn Diversity Score

96

With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Lynn is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Lynn's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Lynn.

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

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