The map below shows majority race by area in 70131, 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 70131 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 70131 overall is black, making up 64.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 20.0%. There are more black people in the east areas of the zip. People who identify as white 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 |
70131, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
20.0% |
Hispanic |
7.2% |
Black |
64.6% |
Asian |
5.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
70131, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
20.0% |
Hispanic |
7.2% |
Black |
64.6% |
Asian |
5.8% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 70131, LA
The map below shows diversity in 70131. 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
70131 Diversity Score
84
With a diversity score of 84 out of 100, 70131 is much more diverse than other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 70131's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of 70131.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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