Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA

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

St. John the Baptist Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in St. John the Baptist Parish overall is black, making up 60.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 30.8%. 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 southeast 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. John the Baptist Parish
Race
St. John the Baptist Parish, LA Population
White
30.8%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
60.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. John the Baptist Parish, LA Population
White
30.8%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
60.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
2.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. John the Baptist Parish, LA

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

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St. John the Baptist Parish Diversity Score

76

With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, St. John the Baptist Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within St. John the Baptist Parish's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of St. John the Baptist Parish.

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

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