The map below shows majority race by area in Fairgrounds, 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 Fairgrounds racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Fairgrounds overall is white, making up 45.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 44.9%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. 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 |
Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.7% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
44.9% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.7% |
Hispanic |
3.9% |
Black |
44.9% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Fairgrounds. 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
Fairgrounds Diversity Score
48
With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Fairgrounds is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Fairgrounds's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Fairgrounds.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Bayou St John, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
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- Dillard, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Saint Roch, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Mid-City, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
- Tulane Gravier, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
- Fillmore, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- French Quarter, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
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- Waite Park, Minneapolis, MN: less diverse
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- Bensville, Waldorf, MD: more diverse
- Western Corridor, Green Bay, WI: more diverse
- Westgate Vecinos, Albuquerque, NM: less diverse