The map below shows majority race by area in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish overall is white, making up 50.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 26.8%. There are more white people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Jefferson Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.9% |
Hispanic |
15.1% |
Black |
26.8% |
Asian |
4.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Jefferson Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
50.9% |
Hispanic |
15.1% |
Black |
26.8% |
Asian |
4.2% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Jefferson Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Jefferson 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
Jefferson Parish Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Jefferson Parish is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Jefferson Parish's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Jefferson Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Orleans Parish, LA: less diverse
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- Lafourche Parish, LA: less diverse
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