The map below shows majority race by area in New Bedford, 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 New Bedford racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in New Bedford overall is white, making up 62.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.3%. 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 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 |
New Bedford, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.9% |
Hispanic |
19.3% |
Black |
6.4% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
9.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
New Bedford, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.9% |
Hispanic |
19.3% |
Black |
6.4% |
Asian |
1.6% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
9.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for New Bedford, MA
The map below shows diversity in New Bedford. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
New Bedford Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, New Bedford is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within New Bedford's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of New Bedford.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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