Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Waterfront, Boston, MA

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

Waterfront, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Waterfront overall is white, making up 71.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 19.2%. There are more white people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Waterfront
Race
Waterfront, Boston, MA Population
White
71.1%
Hispanic
19.2%
Black
5.8%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Waterfront, Boston, MA Population
White
71.1%
Hispanic
19.2%
Black
5.8%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Waterfront, Boston, MA

The map below shows diversity in Waterfront. 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.

Waterfront, Boston, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Waterfront Diversity Score

28

With a diversity score of 28 out of 100, Waterfront is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Waterfront's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Waterfront.

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

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