The map below shows majority race by area in Sheltons, 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 Sheltons racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Sheltons overall is white, making up 57.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 38.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 |
Sheltons, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.2% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
38.2% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Sheltons, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.2% |
Hispanic |
0.0% |
Black |
38.2% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sheltons, LA
The map below shows diversity in Sheltons. 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
Sheltons Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Sheltons is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Sheltons's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Sheltons.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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