Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Ascension Parish, LA

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

Ascension Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
Click the map to explore
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Multiple/Other
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area

The majority race in Ascension Parish overall is white, making up 70.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 19.6%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 in Ascension Parish
Race
Ascension Parish, LA Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
19.6%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Ascension Parish, LA Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
19.6%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Ascension Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in Ascension 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.

Ascension Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
Click the map to explore

Diversity Score

Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
 

Ascension Parish Diversity Score

70

With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Ascension Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Ascension Parish's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Ascension Parish.

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

Nearby Counties

Counties with Similar Populations

Home Services