Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Vernon Parish, LA

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

Vernon Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Vernon Parish overall is white, making up 69.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.0%. 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 Vernon Parish
Race
Vernon Parish, LA Population
White
69.6%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
13.0%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.9%
Other
4.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Vernon Parish, LA Population
White
69.6%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
13.0%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.9%
Other
4.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Vernon Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in Vernon 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.

Vernon Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Vernon Parish Diversity Score

93

With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Vernon Parish is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Vernon Parish's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of Vernon Parish.

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

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