Anacoco, LA Demographics

A map of Anacoco's Population by Race

Anacoco, Louisiana has an estimated population of 889, an increase from the 851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.6% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, 1.7% Asian, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anacoco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anacoco has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Anacoco, that probability was 25.6% in 2020 and 31.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anacoco is ranked the 284th 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). Anacoco was ranked the 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anacoco's White Population

734 residents of Anacoco, or 82.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anacoco is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Anacoco ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacoco's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Anacoco's population has decreased from 85.9% to 82.6%.

Anacoco is more White than neighboring Leesville (47.4% White), New Llano (39.9% White), Fort Polk North (46.4% White), and Florien (69.7% White). Anacoco is less White than neighboring Hornbeck (94.4% White).

Anacoco's Black Population

9 residents of Anacoco, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anacoco is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Anacoco ranks 437th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacoco's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Anacoco's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.0%.

Anacoco is more Black than neighboring Hornbeck (0% Black). Anacoco is less Black than neighboring Leesville (36% Black), New Llano (27.9% Black), Fort Polk North (14.7% Black), and Florien (24.5% Black).

Anacoco's Asian Population

15 residents of Anacoco, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anacoco is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Anacoco ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacoco's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Anacoco's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.

Anacoco is more Asian than neighboring Hornbeck (0% Asian), Fort Polk North (0.7% Asian), and Florien (0% Asian). Anacoco is less Asian than neighboring Leesville (2.2% Asian), and New Llano (3.5% Asian).

Anacoco's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Anacoco, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anacoco is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Anacoco ranks 324th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacoco's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 205.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Anacoco's population has increased from 2.2% to 6.5%.

Anacoco is more Hispanic than neighboring Hornbeck (1% Hispanic), and Florien (2.1% Hispanic). Anacoco is less Hispanic than neighboring Leesville (8.1% Hispanic), New Llano (12% Hispanic), and Fort Polk North (33.6% Hispanic).

Anacoco's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Anacoco, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anacoco is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Anacoco ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacoco's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anacoco's population has increased from 2.4% to 2.9%.

Anacoco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leesville (1.9% Native American/Other), Fort Polk North (0% Native American/Other), and Florien (1.4% Native American/Other). Anacoco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hornbeck (4.4% Native American/Other), and New Llano (4.4% Native American/Other).

Anacoco's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Anacoco, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anacoco is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Anacoco ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacoco's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Anacoco's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.3%.

Anacoco is more Multiracial than neighboring Hornbeck (0.2% Multiracial), Leesville (4.4% Multiracial), Fort Polk North (4.6% Multiracial), and Florien (2.2% Multiracial). Anacoco is less Multiracial than neighboring New Llano (12.3% 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.