The map below shows majority race by area in Bienville 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 Bienville Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Bienville Parish overall is white, making up 55.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 41.0%. There are more white people in the southwest 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 |
Bienville Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.1% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
41.0% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Bienville Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.1% |
Hispanic |
1.7% |
Black |
41.0% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bienville Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Bienville 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
Bienville Parish Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Bienville Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Bienville Parish's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Bienville Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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