The map below shows majority race by area in Union Square, 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 Union Square racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Union Square overall is white, making up 69.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 12.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Union Square, Somerville, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.6% |
Hispanic |
7.0% |
Black |
4.6% |
Asian |
12.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Union Square, Somerville, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.6% |
Hispanic |
7.0% |
Black |
4.6% |
Asian |
12.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
6.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Union Square, Somerville, MA
The map below shows diversity in Union Square. 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
Union Square Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Union Square is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Union Square's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Union Square.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- East Somerville, Somerville, MA: more diverse
- Area IV, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
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- Riverside, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
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