The map below shows majority race by area in Claiborne 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 Claiborne Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Claiborne Parish overall is white, making up 51.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 45.0%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Claiborne Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.1% |
Hispanic |
1.5% |
Black |
45.0% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Claiborne Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.1% |
Hispanic |
1.5% |
Black |
45.0% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Claiborne Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Claiborne 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
Claiborne Parish Diversity Score
65
With a diversity score of 65 out of 100, Claiborne Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Claiborne Parish's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Claiborne Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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