The map below shows majority race by area in South Amherst, 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 South Amherst racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in South Amherst overall is white, making up 56.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 13.3%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 |
South Amherst, Amherst, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.0% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
6.9% |
Asian |
13.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
13.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Amherst, Amherst, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
56.0% |
Hispanic |
10.6% |
Black |
6.9% |
Asian |
13.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
13.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Amherst, Amherst, MA
The map below shows diversity in South Amherst. 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
South Amherst Diversity Score
92
With a diversity score of 92 out of 100, South Amherst is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Amherst's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of South Amherst.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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