The map below shows majority race by area in South Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester overall is black, making up 34.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 29.6%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Dorchester, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.6% |
Hispanic |
16.2% |
Black |
34.9% |
Asian |
12.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Dorchester, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.6% |
Hispanic |
16.2% |
Black |
34.9% |
Asian |
12.9% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Dorchester, Boston, MA
The map below shows diversity in South Dorchester. 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 Dorchester Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, South Dorchester is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Dorchester's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of South Dorchester.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Fields Corner, Boston, MA: more diverse
- Dorchester Center, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Neponset, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: less diverse
- North Dorchester, Boston, MA: more diverse
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less diverse
- East Milton, Milton, MA: less diverse
- Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA: less diverse
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Milton Upper Mills, Milton, MA: less diverse
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- Encanto, Phoenix, AZ: less diverse
- Far Northwest, Fort Worth, TX: less diverse
- Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA: more diverse
- Financial District, Manhattan, NY: less diverse
- University Heights, Bronx, NY: less diverse
- Aliamanu, Honolulu, HI: less diverse