The map below shows majority race by area in West Somerville, 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 Somerville racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in West Somerville overall is white, making up 67.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.6%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
West Somerville, Somerville, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.4% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
10.7% |
Asian |
7.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Somerville, Somerville, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.4% |
Hispanic |
11.6% |
Black |
10.7% |
Asian |
7.5% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Somerville, Somerville, MA
The map below shows diversity in West Somerville. 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
West Somerville Diversity Score
62
With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, West Somerville is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Somerville's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of West Somerville.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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