The map below shows majority race by area in Grant 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 Grant Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Grant Parish overall is white, making up 82.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.0%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Grant Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.7% |
Hispanic |
4.2% |
Black |
10.0% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Grant Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
82.7% |
Hispanic |
4.2% |
Black |
10.0% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Grant Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Grant 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
Grant Parish Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Grant Parish is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Grant Parish's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Grant Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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