The map below shows majority race by area in Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Holy Cross overall is black, making up 68.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 23.7%. There are more black people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.7% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
68.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.7% |
Hispanic |
2.5% |
Black |
68.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Holy Cross. 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
Holy Cross Diversity Score
30
With a diversity score of 30 out of 100, Holy Cross is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Holy Cross's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Holy Cross.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
- Saint Roch, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- French Quarter, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Tall Timbers, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Central Business District, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
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