Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Newton, MA

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

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Majority race by area

The majority race in Newton overall is white, making up 70.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 12.5%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the north 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 Newton

 
Self-Identified Race
Newton, MA Population
White
70.4%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
3.4%
Asian
12.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
9.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Newton, MA

The map below shows diversity in Newton. 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.

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Newton Diversity Score

91

With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Newton is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Newton's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Newton.

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

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