The map below shows majority race by area in Mid-City, 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 Mid-City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in Mid-City overall is white, making up 45.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 32.9%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.3% |
Hispanic |
13.6% |
Black |
32.9% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.3% |
Hispanic |
13.6% |
Black |
32.9% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mid-City, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in Mid-City. 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
Mid-City Diversity Score
61
With a diversity score of 61 out of 100, Mid-City is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mid-City's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Mid-City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Gert Town, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Bayou St John, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Tulane Gravier, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Holly Grove, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Treme' Lafitte, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Marlyville, New Orleans, LA: more diverse
- Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Lakewood, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
- Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Album Park, El Paso, TX: less diverse
- Winter Gardens, Lakeside, CA: less diverse
- Archer Heights, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Windsor Park, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Wilkes, Portland, OR: more diverse
- Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA: more diverse
- Whittenton, Taunton, MA: less diverse
- Bayshore-Klatt, Anchorage, AK: more diverse
- West Pullman, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- North Stamford, Stamford, CT: less diverse