Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Orleans Parish, LA

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

Orleans Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Orleans Parish overall is black, making up 56.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 30.4%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Orleans Parish
Race
Orleans Parish, LA Population
White
30.4%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
56.1%
Asian
4.9%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Orleans Parish, LA Population
White
30.4%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
56.1%
Asian
4.9%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Orleans Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in Orleans Parish. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Orleans Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Orleans Parish Diversity Score

78

With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Orleans Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Orleans Parish's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Orleans Parish.

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

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