The map below shows majority race by area in Iberia 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 Iberia Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Iberia Parish overall is white, making up 60.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 25.9%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Iberia Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.7% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
25.9% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Iberia Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
60.7% |
Hispanic |
5.5% |
Black |
25.9% |
Asian |
4.4% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Iberia Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Iberia 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
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Iberia Parish Diversity Score
60
With a diversity score of 60 out of 100, Iberia Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Iberia Parish's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Iberia Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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