The map below shows majority race by area in Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Plaquemines Parish overall is white, making up 62.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.0%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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 |
Plaquemines Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.1% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
20.0% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
1.6% |
Other |
4.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Plaquemines Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
62.1% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
20.0% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
1.6% |
Other |
4.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Plaquemines Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Plaquemines 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
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No diversity
Plaquemines Parish Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, Plaquemines Parish is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Plaquemines Parish's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Plaquemines Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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