Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in LaPorte County, IN

The map below shows majority race by area in LaPorte County, 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 LaPorte County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

LaPorte County, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in LaPorte County overall is white, making up 79.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 9.1%. 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 northwest 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 in LaPorte County
Race
LaPorte County, IN Population
White
79.5%
Hispanic
7.0%
Black
9.1%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
LaPorte County, IN Population
White
79.5%
Hispanic
7.0%
Black
9.1%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.3%
Other
3.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for LaPorte County, IN

The map below shows diversity in LaPorte County. 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.

LaPorte County, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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LaPorte County Diversity Score

62

With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, LaPorte County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within LaPorte County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of LaPorte County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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