Bayou Cane, LA Demographics

A map of Bayou Cane's Population by Race

Bayou Cane, Louisiana has an estimated population of 21,253, an increase from the 19,770 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.5% White, 17.2% Black, 10.8% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 4.3% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bayou Cane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bayou Cane has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Bayou Cane, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bayou Cane is ranked the 22nd 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). Bayou Cane was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bayou Cane's White Population

12,861 residents of Bayou Cane, or 60.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bayou Cane is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Bayou Cane ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Cane's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Bayou Cane's population has decreased from 65.7% to 60.5%.

Bayou Cane is more White than neighboring Gray (46.2% White), and Schriever (55.4% White). Bayou Cane is less White than neighboring Houma (64.8% White), Bayou Blue (70.7% White), and Presquille (86.1% White).

Bayou Cane's Black Population

3,661 residents of Bayou Cane, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bayou Cane is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Bayou Cane ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Cane's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Bayou Cane's population has decreased from 17.8% to 17.2%.

Bayou Cane is more Black than neighboring Bayou Blue (9.7% Black), and Presquille (0% Black). Bayou Cane is less Black than neighboring Gray (42.8% Black), Houma (19.5% Black), and Schriever (36.6% Black).

Bayou Cane's Asian Population

532 residents of Bayou Cane, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bayou Cane is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Bayou Cane ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Cane's Asian population has grown by an estimated 79.7%. Asian residents' share of Bayou Cane's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.5%.

Bayou Cane is more Asian than neighboring Houma (0.8% Asian), Bayou Blue (0% Asian), Presquille (0% Asian), and Schriever (0.1% Asian).

Bayou Cane's Hispanic Population

2,304 residents of Bayou Cane, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bayou Cane is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bayou Cane ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Cane's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 79.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bayou Cane's population has increased from 6.5% to 10.8%.

Bayou Cane is more Hispanic than neighboring Gray (2.9% Hispanic), Houma (7.5% Hispanic), Bayou Blue (8.6% Hispanic), Presquille (1.6% Hispanic), and Schriever (1.7% Hispanic).

Bayou Cane's Native American/Other Population

921 residents of Bayou Cane, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bayou Cane is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bayou Cane ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Cane's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bayou Cane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Bayou Cane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gray (3.3% Native American/Other), Houma (2.3% Native American/Other), and Schriever (1.4% Native American/Other). Bayou Cane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Blue (4.9% Native American/Other), and Presquille (9.8% Native American/Other).

Bayou Cane's Multiracial Population

974 residents of Bayou Cane, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bayou Cane is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bayou Cane ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Cane's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bayou Cane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Bayou Cane is more Multiracial than neighboring Gray (2.3% Multiracial), and Presquille (2.5% Multiracial). Bayou Cane is less Multiracial than neighboring Houma (5.2% Multiracial), Bayou Blue (6.1% Multiracial), and Schriever (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.