Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Boston, Boston, MA

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

South Boston, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Boston overall is white, making up 72.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 9.9%. There are more white people in the southeast 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 in South Boston
Race
South Boston, Boston, MA Population
White
72.9%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
5.7%
Asian
8.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Boston, Boston, MA Population
White
72.9%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
5.7%
Asian
8.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Boston, Boston, MA

The map below shows diversity in South Boston. 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.

South Boston, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Boston Diversity Score

41

With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, South Boston is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Boston's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of South Boston.

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

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