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

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

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

The majority race in St. Landry Parish overall is white, making up 61.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 32.8%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central 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. Landry Parish
Race
St. Landry Parish, LA Population
White
61.5%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
32.8%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. Landry Parish, LA Population
White
61.5%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
32.8%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. Landry Parish, LA

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

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St. Landry Parish Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, St. Landry Parish is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within St. Landry Parish's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of St. Landry Parish.

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

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