The map below shows majority race by area in Sixteen Acres, 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 Sixteen Acres racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Sixteen Acres overall is white, making up 50.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 26.6%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.3% |
Hispanic |
26.6% |
Black |
17.5% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.3% |
Hispanic |
26.6% |
Black |
17.5% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA
The map below shows diversity in Sixteen Acres. 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
Sixteen Acres Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Sixteen Acres is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Sixteen Acres's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Sixteen Acres.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Boston Road, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Pine Point, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- East Forest Park, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Upper Hill, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Bay, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Old Hill, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Forest Park, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- McKnight, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- Maple High-Six Corners, Springfield, MA: less diverse
- East Springfield, Springfield, MA: less diverse
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- Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA: less diverse
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