Arabi, LA Demographics

A map of Arabi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,801	2,739	60.6%	60.4%
Hispanic	653	645	14.1%	14.2%
Black	634	721	13.7%	15.9%
Multiracial	264	240	5.7%	5.3%
Asian	254	133	5.5%	2.9%
Native American/Other	19	55	0.4%	1.2%

Arabi, Louisiana has an estimated population of 4,625, a slight increase from the 4,533 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.6% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 13.7% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 5.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arabi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arabi is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arabi, that probability was 58.6% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arabi is ranked the 109th 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). Arabi was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arabi's White Population

2,801 residents of Arabi, or 60.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arabi is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Arabi ranks 256th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arabi's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Arabi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 60.6%.

Arabi is more White than neighboring Chalmette (51.6% White), Terrytown (22.6% White), Gretna (38% White), and Timberlane (25.5% White). Arabi is less White than neighboring Meraux (74.8% White).

Arabi's Black Population

634 residents of Arabi, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arabi is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Arabi ranks 296th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arabi's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Arabi's population has decreased from 15.9% to 13.7%.

Arabi is more Black than neighboring Meraux (9.2% Black). Arabi is less Black than neighboring Chalmette (27.4% Black), Terrytown (35.4% Black), Gretna (30% Black), and Timberlane (43.8% Black).

Arabi's Asian Population

254 residents of Arabi, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arabi is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Arabi ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arabi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 91.0%. Asian residents' share of Arabi's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.5%.

Arabi is more Asian than neighboring Chalmette (1.8% Asian), Terrytown (4.1% Asian), Gretna (3.7% Asian), and Meraux (1.6% Asian). Arabi is less Asian than neighboring Timberlane (8.9% Asian).

Arabi's Hispanic Population

653 residents of Arabi, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arabi is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Arabi ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arabi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Arabi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.1%.

Arabi is more Hispanic than neighboring Chalmette (13.2% Hispanic), and Meraux (10.8% Hispanic). Arabi is less Hispanic than neighboring Terrytown (35.7% Hispanic), Gretna (24.5% Hispanic), and Timberlane (17.3% Hispanic).

Arabi's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Arabi, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arabi is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Arabi ranks 110th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arabi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arabi's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Arabi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Terrytown (0.6% Native American/Other), Gretna (1% Native American/Other), Timberlane (1.5% Native American/Other), and Meraux (2% Native American/Other).

Arabi's Multiracial Population

264 residents of Arabi, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arabi is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Arabi ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arabi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Arabi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Arabi is more Multiracial than neighboring Chalmette (5.5% Multiracial), Terrytown (1.6% Multiracial), Gretna (2.8% Multiracial), Timberlane (3% Multiracial), and Meraux (1.6% 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.