The map below shows majority race by area in Waverley 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 Waverley 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 Waverley Square overall is white, making up 69.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 19.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian 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 |
Waverley Square, Belmont, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.4% |
Hispanic |
5.1% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
19.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Waverley Square, Belmont, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.4% |
Hispanic |
5.1% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
19.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Waverley Square, Belmont, MA
The map below shows diversity in Waverley 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
Waverley Square Diversity Score
47
With a diversity score of 47 out of 100, Waverley Square is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Waverley Square's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Waverley Square.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Cushing Square, Belmont, MA: less diverse
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- Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA: more diverse
- East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA: more diverse
- Nonantum, Newton, MA: less diverse
- Bleachery, Waltham, MA: more diverse
- Piety Corner, Waltham, MA: more diverse
- Newton Corner, Newton, MA: more diverse
- Faneuil, Brighton, MA: more diverse
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