The map below shows majority race by area in St. Mary 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. Mary Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in St. Mary Parish overall is white, making up 55.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 28.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
St. Mary Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.5% |
Hispanic |
8.7% |
Black |
28.4% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
1.7% |
Other |
3.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
St. Mary Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
55.5% |
Hispanic |
8.7% |
Black |
28.4% |
Asian |
1.8% |
Native American |
1.7% |
Other |
3.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. Mary Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in St. Mary 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
St. Mary Parish Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, St. Mary Parish is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within St. Mary Parish's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of St. Mary Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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