Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Watertown Town, MA

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

Watertown Town, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Watertown Town overall is white, making up 76.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 10.9%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the south 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 Watertown Town
Race
Watertown Town, MA Population
White
76.1%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
2.9%
Asian
10.9%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Watertown Town, MA Population
White
76.1%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
2.9%
Asian
10.9%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Watertown Town, MA

The map below shows diversity in Watertown Town. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Watertown Town, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Watertown Town Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Watertown Town is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Watertown Town's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Watertown Town.

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

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