Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Acadia Parish, LA

The map below shows majority race by area in Acadia Parish, 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 Acadia Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Acadia Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Acadia Parish overall is white, making up 77.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.8%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 in Acadia Parish
Race
Acadia Parish, LA Population
White
77.5%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
16.8%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Acadia Parish, LA Population
White
77.5%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
16.8%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Acadia Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in Acadia Parish. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Acadia Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Acadia Parish Diversity Score

35

With a diversity score of 35 out of 100, Acadia Parish is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Acadia Parish's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Acadia Parish.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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