The map below shows majority race by area in Gentilly Woods, 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 Woods 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 Woods overall is black, making up 63.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 21.8%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Woods, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
21.8% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
63.8% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Gentilly Woods, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
21.8% |
Hispanic |
7.7% |
Black |
63.8% |
Asian |
2.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gentilly Woods, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Gentilly Woods. 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 Woods Diversity Score
52
With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, Gentilly Woods is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Gentilly Woods's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Gentilly Woods.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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