Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

The map below shows majority race by area in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, 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 Greenwell Springs-Central Area racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Greenwell Springs-Central Area overall is black, making up 65.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.1%. There are more black people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 in Greenwell Springs-Central Area
Race
Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA Population
White
26.1%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
65.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA Population
White
26.1%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
65.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

The map below shows diversity in Greenwell Springs-Central Area. 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.

Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Greenwell Springs-Central Area Diversity Score

11

With a diversity score of 11 out of 100, Greenwell Springs-Central Area is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Greenwell Springs-Central Area's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Greenwell Springs-Central Area.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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