The map below shows majority race by area in South Worcester, 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 Worcester racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in South Worcester overall is white, making up 41.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.6%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic 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 Worcester, Worcester, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.9% |
Hispanic |
31.6% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
9.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Worcester, Worcester, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
41.9% |
Hispanic |
31.6% |
Black |
11.4% |
Asian |
9.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Worcester, Worcester, MA
The map below shows diversity in South Worcester. 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 Worcester Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, South Worcester is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Worcester's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of South Worcester.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University Park, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- North Quinsigamond Village, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Vernon Hill, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Green Island, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Main Middle, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Columbus Park, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Hadwen Park, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Union Hill, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Central Business District, Worcester, MA: less diverse
- Institute Park, Worcester, MA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Baynard Village, Wilmington, DE: less diverse
- Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA: less diverse
- Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI: less diverse
- 9th and 9th, Salt Lake City, UT: less diverse
- Victory, Minneapolis, MN: less diverse
- Whiteaker, Eugene, OR: less diverse
- Windsor Square, Glendale, AZ: less diverse
- Berg-Lasher, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Belevedere, San Bernardino, CA: less diverse
- Bear Creek, Irving, TX: less diverse