The map below shows majority race by area in Lower Garden District, 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 Lower Garden District racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Lower Garden District overall is white, making up 74.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 11.6%. There are more white people in the east areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.7% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
11.6% |
Asian |
2.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
74.7% |
Hispanic |
6.6% |
Black |
11.6% |
Asian |
2.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
4.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Lower Garden District. 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
Lower Garden District Diversity Score
43
With a diversity score of 43 out of 100, Lower Garden District is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lower Garden District's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Lower Garden District.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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