The map below shows majority race by area in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Louisiana overall is white, making up 62.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 27.1%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the state. 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 in Louisiana
Self-Identified Race |
Louisiana Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.5% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
27.1% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Louisiana
The map below shows diversity in Louisiana. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Louisiana Diversity Score
49
With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, Louisiana is about average for diversity versus other US states. The most diverse area within Louisiana's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Louisiana.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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