The map below shows majority race by area in 70126, 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 70126 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 70126 overall is black, making up 89.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 4.0%. There are more black people in the central areas of the zip. People who identify as white 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 |
70126, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.0% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
89.5% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
70126, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
4.0% |
Hispanic |
3.7% |
Black |
89.5% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 70126, LA
The map below shows diversity in 70126. 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 zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
70126 Diversity Score
41
With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, 70126 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 70126's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of 70126.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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