The map below shows majority race by area in South End, 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 End racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in South End overall is white, making up 51.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.4%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central 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 End, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.8% |
Hispanic |
16.4% |
Black |
12.5% |
Asian |
14.1% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South End, Boston, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.8% |
Hispanic |
16.4% |
Black |
12.5% |
Asian |
14.1% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South End, Boston, MA
The map below shows diversity in South End. 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 End Diversity Score
80
With a diversity score of 80 out of 100, South End is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South End's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of South End.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Central, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA: more diverse
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: less diverse
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less diverse
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: less diverse
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