The map below shows majority race by area in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Massachusetts overall is white, making up 73.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 10.2%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the state. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Massachusetts Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.5% |
Hispanic |
10.2% |
Black |
5.6% |
Asian |
6.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Massachusetts Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.5% |
Hispanic |
10.2% |
Black |
5.6% |
Asian |
6.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Massachusetts
The map below shows diversity in Massachusetts. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Massachusetts Diversity Score
57
With a diversity score of 57 out of 100, Massachusetts is about average for diversity versus other US states. The most diverse area within Massachusetts's proper boundaries is to the central of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Massachusetts.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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