Baskin, LA Demographics

A map of Baskin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	117	183	81.8%	87.1%
Multiracial	18	9	12.6%	4.3%
Black	8	11	5.6%	5.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	2.9%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.5%

Baskin, Louisiana has an estimated population of 143, a dramatic decrease from the 210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 12.6% Multiracial, 5.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baskin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baskin 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 Baskin, that probability was 23.5% in 2020 and 31.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baskin is ranked the 465th 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). Baskin was ranked the 439th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baskin's White Population

117 residents of Baskin, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baskin is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Baskin ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baskin's White population has declined by an estimated 36.1%. White residents' share of Baskin's population has decreased from 87.1% to 81.8%.

Baskin is more White than neighboring Mangham (57.7% White), Winnsboro (33.4% White), Rayville (18.5% White), and Gilbert (41.8% White). Baskin is less White than neighboring Start (89.8% White).

Baskin's Black Population

8 residents of Baskin, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baskin is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Baskin ranks 389th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baskin's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Black residents' share of Baskin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Baskin is less Black than neighboring Mangham (37.9% Black), Winnsboro (58.2% Black), Rayville (80% Black), Gilbert (50.3% Black), and Start (5.9% Black).

Baskin's Asian Population

0 residents of Baskin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baskin is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Baskin ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baskin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Baskin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Baskin is less Asian than neighboring Winnsboro (0.1% Asian).

Baskin's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Baskin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baskin is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Baskin ranks 268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baskin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Baskin's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Baskin is less Hispanic than neighboring Mangham (1.6% Hispanic), Winnsboro (1.6% Hispanic), and Start (0.8% Hispanic).

Baskin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Baskin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baskin is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Baskin ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baskin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baskin's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Baskin's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Baskin, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baskin is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Baskin ranks 124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baskin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Baskin's population has increased from 4.3% to 12.6%.

Baskin is more Multiracial than neighboring Mangham (2.8% Multiracial), Winnsboro (6.8% Multiracial), Rayville (1.5% Multiracial), Gilbert (7.8% Multiracial), and Start (3.5% 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.