Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

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

Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Waltham Highlands overall is white, making up 66.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 Waltham Highlands
Race
Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA Population
White
66.0%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
2.1%
Asian
10.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA Population
White
66.0%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
2.1%
Asian
10.9%
Native American
0.0%
Other
4.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

The map below shows diversity in Waltham Highlands. 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.

Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Waltham Highlands Diversity Score

56

With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Waltham Highlands is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Waltham Highlands's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Waltham Highlands.

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

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