The map below shows majority race by area in Red River 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 Red River Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Red River Parish overall is white, making up 58.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 39.9%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as black 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 |
Red River Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.6% |
Hispanic |
0.4% |
Black |
39.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Red River Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
58.6% |
Hispanic |
0.4% |
Black |
39.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Red River Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Red River 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
Red River Parish Diversity Score
42
With a diversity score of 42 out of 100, Red River Parish is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Red River Parish's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Red River Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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