The map below shows majority race by area in Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Lake Shore overall is white, making up 89.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.6%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north 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 |
Lake Shore, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.0% |
Hispanic |
4.6% |
Black |
3.1% |
Asian |
1.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lake Shore, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.0% |
Hispanic |
4.6% |
Black |
3.1% |
Asian |
1.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lake Shore, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Lake Shore. 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
Lake Shore Diversity Score
14
With a diversity score of 14 out of 100, Lake Shore is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lake Shore's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Lake Shore.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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- Dillard, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
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- Lakewood, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
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