Abita Springs, LA Demographics

A map of Abita Springs's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,191	2,143	81.2%	81.5%
Black	270	143	10.0%	5.4%
Hispanic	174	215	6.4%	8.2%
Multiracial	43	107	1.6%	4.1%
Asian	17	9	0.6%	0.3%
Native American/Other	4	14	0.1%	0.5%

Abita Springs, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,699, a slight increase from the 2,631 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 10.0% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Abita Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Abita Springs is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Abita Springs, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Abita Springs is ranked the 158th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Abita Springs was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Abita Springs's White Population

2,191 residents of Abita Springs, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Abita Springs is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Abita Springs ranks 121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abita Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Abita Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.2%.

Abita Springs is more White than neighboring Covington (73% White), and Lacombe (68.9% White). Abita Springs is less White than neighboring Mandeville (82.9% White), Lewisburg (99.2% White), and Madisonville (90.9% White).

Abita Springs's Black Population

270 residents of Abita Springs, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Abita Springs is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Abita Springs ranks 388th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abita Springs's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.8%. Black residents' share of Abita Springs's population has increased from 5.4% to 10.0%.

Abita Springs is more Black than neighboring Mandeville (2.5% Black), Lewisburg (0% Black), and Madisonville (3.7% Black). Abita Springs is less Black than neighboring Covington (16.4% Black), and Lacombe (12.6% Black).

Abita Springs's Asian Population

17 residents of Abita Springs, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Abita Springs is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Abita Springs ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abita Springs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Asian residents' share of Abita Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Abita Springs is more Asian than neighboring Covington (0.5% Asian), and Lewisburg (0% Asian). Abita Springs is less Asian than neighboring Mandeville (4.8% Asian), Madisonville (2% Asian), and Lacombe (2.2% Asian).

Abita Springs's Hispanic Population

174 residents of Abita Springs, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Abita Springs is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Abita Springs ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abita Springs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Abita Springs's population has decreased from 8.2% to 6.4%.

Abita Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Covington (5.7% Hispanic), Mandeville (5.8% Hispanic), Lewisburg (0.8% Hispanic), and Madisonville (2.4% Hispanic). Abita Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Lacombe (10.6% Hispanic).

Abita Springs's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Abita Springs, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Abita Springs is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Abita Springs ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abita Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Abita Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Abita Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lewisburg (0% Native American/Other). Abita Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Covington (0.4% Native American/Other), Mandeville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lacombe (1% Native American/Other).

Abita Springs's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Abita Springs, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Abita Springs is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Abita Springs ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abita Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Abita Springs's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.6%.

Abita Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewisburg (0% Multiracial), and Madisonville (0.9% Multiracial). Abita Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Covington (3.9% Multiracial), Mandeville (3.7% Multiracial), and Lacombe (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.