The map below shows majority race by area in 70518, 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 70518 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in 70518 overall is white, making up 81.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 12.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the zip. 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 |
70518, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.8% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
12.1% |
Asian |
3.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
70518, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.8% |
Hispanic |
2.2% |
Black |
12.1% |
Asian |
3.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 70518, LA
The map below shows diversity in 70518. 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
70518 Diversity Score
41
With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, 70518 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 70518's proper boundaries is to the central of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of 70518.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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