The map below shows majority race by area in East Carroll 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 East Carroll Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in East Carroll Parish overall is black, making up 59.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 35.8%. There are more black people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
East Carroll Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
35.8% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
59.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
East Carroll Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
35.8% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
59.3% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.8% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for East Carroll Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in East Carroll 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
East Carroll Parish Diversity Score
68
With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, East Carroll Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within East Carroll Parish's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of East Carroll Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Issaquena County, MS: more diverse
- West Carroll Parish, LA: less diverse
- Morehouse Parish, LA: less diverse
- Yazoo County, MS: more diverse
- Union Parish, LA: less diverse
- Leake County, MS: more diverse
- Claiborne Parish, LA: less diverse
- Neshoba County, MS: less diverse
- Webster Parish, LA: less diverse
- Kemper County, MS: less diverse
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- Garza County, TX: more diverse
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- Gentry County, MO: less diverse
- Grant County, NE: less diverse
- Grant County, OR: less diverse
- Grant County, SD: less diverse
- Garfield County, MT: less diverse