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

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

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

The majority race in St. Martin Parish overall is white, making up 70.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 24.9%. 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 south 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. Martin Parish
Race
St. Martin Parish, LA Population
White
70.0%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
24.9%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. Martin Parish, LA Population
White
70.0%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
24.9%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. Martin Parish, LA

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

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St. Martin Parish Diversity Score

54

With a diversity score of 54 out of 100, St. Martin Parish is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within St. Martin Parish's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of St. Martin Parish.

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

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