The map below shows majority race by area in Leonidas, 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 Leonidas racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Leonidas overall is black, making up 48.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 39.7%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as white 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 |
Leonidas, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.7% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
48.4% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Leonidas, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.7% |
Hispanic |
3.3% |
Black |
48.4% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Leonidas, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Leonidas. 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
Leonidas Diversity Score
56
With a diversity score of 56 out of 100, Leonidas is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Leonidas's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Leonidas.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- East Carollton, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
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- Gert Town, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Audubon, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
- Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Mid-City, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
- Uptown, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Milan, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Lakewood, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
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- Berkeley Place, Martinsburg, WV: less diverse
- Belmont, Pueblo, CO: less diverse
- Wickham, Coralville, IA: less diverse