The map below shows majority race by area in Jackson 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 Jackson Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Jackson Parish overall is white, making up 72.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.9%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Jackson Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.3% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
20.9% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Jackson Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.3% |
Hispanic |
1.8% |
Black |
20.9% |
Asian |
0.5% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jackson Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Jackson 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
Jackson Parish Diversity Score
63
With a diversity score of 63 out of 100, Jackson Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Jackson Parish's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Jackson Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Bienville Parish, LA: more diverse
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- Hinds County, MS: less diverse
- Rankin County, MS: less diverse
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