The map below shows majority race by area in South Baton Rouge, 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 South Baton Rouge racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in South Baton Rouge overall is white, making up 57.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 30.5%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black 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 |
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.6% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
30.5% |
Asian |
5.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
57.6% |
Hispanic |
3.2% |
Black |
30.5% |
Asian |
5.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
The map below shows diversity in South Baton Rouge. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
South Baton Rouge Diversity Score
40
With a diversity score of 40 out of 100, South Baton Rouge is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Baton Rouge's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of South Baton Rouge.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Airline-Jefferson, Baton Rouge, LA: more diverse
- Highlands-Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Broadmoor-Sherwood, Baton Rouge, LA: more diverse
- Lobdell-Woodale, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Belfair, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Park Forest-Louisiana North, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
- Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA: less diverse
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Clearing, Chicago, IL: less diverse
- Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA: more diverse
- Roseway, Portland, OR: less diverse
- Fox Chase-Burholme, Philadelphia, PA: more diverse
- Forest Hill, Newark, NJ: more diverse
- Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA: less diverse
- Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT: more diverse
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: less diverse
- Creston, Grand Rapids, MI: less diverse
- Charles Village, Baltimore, MD: more diverse