Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Assumption Parish, LA

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

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

The majority race in Assumption Parish overall is white, making up 69.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.4%. 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 northeast 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 Assumption Parish
Race
Assumption Parish, LA Population
White
69.9%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
25.4%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.4%
Other
1.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Assumption Parish, LA Population
White
69.9%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
25.4%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.4%
Other
1.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Assumption Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in Assumption 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.

Assumption Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Assumption Parish Diversity Score

51

With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Assumption Parish is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Assumption Parish's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Assumption Parish.

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

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