Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Washington Parish, LA

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

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

The majority race in Washington Parish overall is white, making up 68.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 26.7%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 Washington Parish
Race
Washington Parish, LA Population
White
68.5%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
26.7%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Washington Parish, LA Population
White
68.5%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
26.7%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.2%
Other
1.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Washington Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in Washington 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.

Washington Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Washington Parish Diversity Score

57

With a diversity score of 57 out of 100, Washington Parish is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Washington Parish's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Washington Parish.

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

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