The map below shows majority race by area in North Cambridge, 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 North Cambridge racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in North Cambridge overall is white, making up 58.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 18.4%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.8% |
Hispanic |
5.1% |
Black |
14.1% |
Asian |
18.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.8% |
Hispanic |
5.1% |
Black |
14.1% |
Asian |
18.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
The map below shows diversity in North Cambridge. 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
North Cambridge Diversity Score
62
With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, North Cambridge is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within North Cambridge's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of North Cambridge.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: less diverse
- Tufts, Somerville, MA: less diverse
- Ball Square, Somerville, MA: less diverse
- West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Spring Hill, Somerville, MA: less diverse
- Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Arlington Center, Arlington, MA: less diverse
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- East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL: less diverse
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- Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: less diverse
- The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ: more diverse