The map below shows majority race by area in New Roads, 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 New Roads racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in New Roads overall is black, making up 56.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 40.3%. There are more black people in the north areas of the city. 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 |
New Roads, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.3% |
Hispanic |
0.3% |
Black |
56.0% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
New Roads, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.3% |
Hispanic |
0.3% |
Black |
56.0% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for New Roads, LA
The map below shows diversity in New Roads. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
New Roads Diversity Score
78
With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, New Roads is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within New Roads's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of New Roads.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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