The map below shows majority race by area in Metro Center, 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 Metro Center racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Metro Center overall is hispanic, making up 73.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 13.9%. There are more hispanic people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Metro Center, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.9% |
Hispanic |
73.2% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Metro Center, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.9% |
Hispanic |
73.2% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Metro Center, Springfield, MA
The map below shows diversity in Metro Center. 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
Metro Center Diversity Score
32
With a diversity score of 32 out of 100, Metro Center is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Metro Center's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Metro Center.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South End Springfield, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Maple High-Six Corners, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- McKnight, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Old Hill, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Memorial Square, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Bay, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Brightwood, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Upper Hill, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Forest Park, Springfield, MA: more diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Avondale, Jacksonville, FL: less diverse
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- Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA: more diverse
- Northeast MacFarlane, Tampa, FL: more diverse
- North Indian Trail, Spokane, WA: less diverse
- Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL: more diverse
- Moreland, Chicago, IL: less diverse