The map below shows majority race by area in Irish Channel, 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 Irish Channel racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Irish Channel overall is white, making up 53.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.2%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.0% |
Hispanic |
8.6% |
Black |
27.2% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
10.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.0% |
Hispanic |
8.6% |
Black |
27.2% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
10.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Irish Channel. 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
Irish Channel Diversity Score
54
With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, Irish Channel is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Irish Channel's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Irish Channel.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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