Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Barnstable, MA

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

West Barnstable, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Barnstable overall is white, making up 97.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 1.5%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 West Barnstable
Race
West Barnstable, MA Population
White
97.4%
Hispanic
0.3%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Barnstable, MA Population
White
97.4%
Hispanic
0.3%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Barnstable, MA

The map below shows diversity in West Barnstable. 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.

West Barnstable, MA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Barnstable Diversity Score

13

With a diversity score of 13 out of 100, West Barnstable is much less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Barnstable's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of West Barnstable.

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

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