Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in St. Bernard Parish, LA

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

St. Bernard Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in St. Bernard Parish overall is white, making up 57.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.1%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. 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 in St. Bernard Parish
Race
St. Bernard Parish, LA Population
White
57.5%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
22.1%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. Bernard Parish, LA Population
White
57.5%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
22.1%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. Bernard Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in St. Bernard 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.

St. Bernard Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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St. Bernard Parish Diversity Score

87

With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, St. Bernard Parish is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within St. Bernard Parish's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of St. Bernard Parish.

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

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