The map below shows majority race by area in West Monroe, 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 Monroe racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in West Monroe overall is white, making up 79.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. 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 West Monroe
Self-Identified Race |
West Monroe, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
79.7% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
14.7% |
Asian |
1.4% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
1.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Monroe, LA
The map below shows diversity in West Monroe. 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 city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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West Monroe Diversity Score
62
With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, West Monroe is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Monroe's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of West Monroe.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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