The map below shows majority race by area in Orleans, 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 Orleans racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Orleans overall is white, making up 97.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 1.2%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Orleans, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
97.9% |
Hispanic |
1.2% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Orleans, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
97.9% |
Hispanic |
1.2% |
Black |
0.1% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Orleans, MA
The map below shows diversity in Orleans. 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
Orleans Diversity Score
9
With a diversity score of 9 out of 100, Orleans is much less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Orleans's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Orleans.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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