The map below shows majority race by area in Gentilly Terrace, 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 Gentilly Terrace racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Gentilly Terrace overall is black, making up 73.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 18.5%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
18.5% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
73.3% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
18.5% |
Hispanic |
3.4% |
Black |
73.3% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Gentilly Terrace. 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
Gentilly Terrace Diversity Score
30
With a diversity score of 30 out of 100, Gentilly Terrace is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Gentilly Terrace's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Gentilly Terrace.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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