Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA

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

Pointe Coupee Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Pointe Coupee Parish overall is white, making up 65.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 29.1%. There are more white people in the south areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Pointe Coupee Parish
Race
Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Population
White
65.6%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
29.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Population
White
65.6%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
29.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pointe Coupee Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in Pointe Coupee 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.

Pointe Coupee Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Pointe Coupee Parish Diversity Score

64

With a diversity score of 64 out of 100, Pointe Coupee Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Pointe Coupee Parish's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Pointe Coupee Parish.

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

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