The map below shows majority race by area in Central Business District, 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 Central Business District racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Central Business District overall is white, making up 54.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 37.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
54.6% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
37.7% |
Asian |
2.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
54.6% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
37.7% |
Asian |
2.3% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Central Business District, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Central Business District. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Central Business District Diversity Score
44
With a diversity score of 44 out of 100, Central Business District is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Central Business District's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Central Business District.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- French Quarter, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Tulane Gravier, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
- Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Central City, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Bayou St John, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Milan, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
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- Adams, Huntington Beach, CA: more diverse
- Baldwin District, Manassas, VA: more diverse
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- North End, Nashua, NH: less diverse
- Alban Hills, Albuquerque, NM: more diverse
- North Park, Billings, MT: more diverse
- Newland, Huntington Beach, CA: more diverse
- New Center, Detroit, MI: less diverse
- Mullford Gardens, San Leandro, CA: more diverse