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

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

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

The majority race in St. Helena Parish overall is black, making up 51.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 44.2%. There are more black people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as white 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 St. Helena Parish
Race
St. Helena Parish, LA Population
White
44.2%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
51.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.8%
Other
1.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. Helena Parish, LA Population
White
44.2%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
51.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.8%
Other
1.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. Helena Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in St. Helena 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. Helena Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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St. Helena Parish Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, St. Helena Parish is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within St. Helena Parish's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of St. Helena Parish.

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

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