Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA

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

Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Mount Bowdoin overall is black, making up 52.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 34.7%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east 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 Mount Bowdoin
Race
Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA Population
White
4.8%
Hispanic
34.7%
Black
52.1%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA Population
White
4.8%
Hispanic
34.7%
Black
52.1%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA

The map below shows diversity in Mount Bowdoin. 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.

Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Mount Bowdoin Diversity Score

51

With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Mount Bowdoin is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mount Bowdoin's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Mount Bowdoin.

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

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