Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Middlesex County, MA

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

Middlesex County, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Middlesex County overall is white, making up 70.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 12.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as asian 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 Middlesex County
Race
Middlesex County, MA Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
4.5%
Asian
12.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Middlesex County, MA Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
4.5%
Asian
12.3%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Middlesex County, MA

The map below shows diversity in Middlesex County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Middlesex County, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Middlesex County Diversity Score

90

With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Middlesex County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Middlesex County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Middlesex County.

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

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