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

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

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

The majority race in St. James Parish overall is black, making up 49.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 49.3%. There are more black people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north 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. James Parish
Race
St. James Parish, LA Population
White
49.3%
Hispanic
1.3%
Black
49.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. James Parish, LA Population
White
49.3%
Hispanic
1.3%
Black
49.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. James Parish, LA

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

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St. James Parish Diversity Score

46

With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, St. James Parish is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within St. James Parish's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of St. James Parish.

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

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