Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in North Dorchester, Boston, MA

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

North Dorchester, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in North Dorchester overall is white, making up 39.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 24.8%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 North Dorchester
Race
North Dorchester, Boston, MA Population
White
39.4%
Hispanic
16.7%
Black
24.8%
Asian
12.7%
Native American
0.5%
Other
5.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
North Dorchester, Boston, MA Population
White
39.4%
Hispanic
16.7%
Black
24.8%
Asian
12.7%
Native American
0.5%
Other
5.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Dorchester, Boston, MA

The map below shows diversity in North Dorchester. 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.

North Dorchester, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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North Dorchester Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, North Dorchester is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within North Dorchester's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of North Dorchester.

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

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