The map below shows majority race by area in Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Avoyelles Parish overall is white, making up 65.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 26.3%. 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 south 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 |
Avoyelles Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.6% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
26.3% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Avoyelles Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.6% |
Hispanic |
2.0% |
Black |
26.3% |
Asian |
0.6% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Avoyelles Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Avoyelles 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.
Diversity Score
Avoyelles Parish Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Avoyelles Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Avoyelles Parish's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Avoyelles Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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