The map below shows majority race by area in West Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in West Lake Forest overall is black, making up 86.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 7.9%. There are more black people in the central areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 |
West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.6% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
86.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
7.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
0.6% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
86.9% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
7.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in West Lake Forest. 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 neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
West Lake Forest Diversity Score
8
With a diversity score of 8 out of 100, West Lake Forest is much less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Lake Forest's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of West Lake Forest.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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