The map below shows majority race by area in 71108, 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 71108 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 71108 overall is black, making up 85.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 10.4%. There are more black people in the south areas of the zip. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
71108, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.4% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
85.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
0.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
71108, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
10.4% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
85.6% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
0.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 71108, LA
The map below shows diversity in 71108. 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
71108 Diversity Score
46
With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, 71108 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 71108's proper boundaries is to the north of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of 71108.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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