The map below shows majority race by area in Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Terrebonne Parish overall is white, making up 65.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 18.6%. 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 northwest 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 |
Terrebonne Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.4% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
18.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
6.7% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Terrebonne Parish, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.4% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
18.6% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
6.7% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Terrebonne Parish, LA
The map below shows diversity in Terrebonne 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
Terrebonne Parish Diversity Score
87
With a diversity score of 87 out of 100, Terrebonne Parish is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Terrebonne Parish's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Terrebonne Parish.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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