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

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

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

The majority race in St. Tammany Parish overall is white, making up 80.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 8.3%. There are more white people in the northeast 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. Tammany Parish
Race
St. Tammany Parish, LA Population
White
80.9%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
8.3%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
St. Tammany Parish, LA Population
White
80.9%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
8.3%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for St. Tammany Parish, LA

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

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St. Tammany Parish Diversity Score

62

With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, St. Tammany Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within St. Tammany Parish's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of St. Tammany Parish.

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

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