Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Baton Rouge Parish overall is white, making up 60.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 34.5%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the east 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 West Baton Rouge Parish
Race
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA Population
White
60.5%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
34.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
0.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA Population
White
60.5%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
34.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Other
0.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

The map below shows diversity in West Baton Rouge 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.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Baton Rouge Parish Diversity Score

69

With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, West Baton Rouge Parish is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within West Baton Rouge Parish's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Baton Rouge Parish.

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

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