The map below shows majority race by area in Garden 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 Garden District racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Garden District overall is black, making up 59.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 29.3%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.3% |
Hispanic |
0.4% |
Black |
59.4% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
7.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
29.3% |
Hispanic |
0.4% |
Black |
59.4% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
1.0% |
Other |
7.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
The map below shows diversity in Garden 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
Garden District Diversity Score
27
With a diversity score of 27 out of 100, Garden District is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Garden District's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Garden District.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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