The map below shows majority race by area in Riverside, 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 Riverside racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Riverside overall is white, making up 52.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 21.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Riverside, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.0% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
10.5% |
Asian |
21.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
7.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Riverside, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
52.0% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
10.5% |
Asian |
21.8% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
7.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Riverside, Cambridge, MA
The map below shows diversity in Riverside. 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
Riverside Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Riverside is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Riverside's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Riverside.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Area IV, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Union Square, Somerville, MA: less diverse
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
- Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA: less diverse
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