Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA

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

Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Mid City South overall is white, making up 69.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 23.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south 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 Mid City South
Race
Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Population
White
69.5%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
23.0%
Asian
1.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Population
White
69.5%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
23.0%
Asian
1.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA

The map below shows diversity in Mid City South. 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.

Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Mid City South Diversity Score

20

With a diversity score of 20 out of 100, Mid City South is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Mid City South's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Mid City South.

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

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