Bayou L'Ourse, LA Demographics

A map of Bayou L'Ourse's Population by Race

Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,132, a large increase from the 1,806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.6% White, 5.6% Black, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bayou L'Ourse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bayou L'Ourse has become considerably less 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 Bayou L'Ourse, that probability was 36.7% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bayou L'Ourse is ranked the 193rd 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 L'Ourse was ranked the 202nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bayou L'Ourse's White Population

1,824 residents of Bayou L'Ourse, or 85.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bayou L'Ourse is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Bayou L'Ourse ranks 137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou L'Ourse's White population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. White residents' share of Bayou L'Ourse's population has increased from 78.6% to 85.6%.

Bayou L'Ourse is more White than neighboring Amelia (32.2% White), Siracusaville (0% White), Morgan City (58.8% White), Labadieville (79.4% White), and Supreme (10.6% White).

Bayou L'Ourse's Black Population

120 residents of Bayou L'Ourse, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bayou L'Ourse is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Bayou L'Ourse ranks 412th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou L'Ourse's Black population has grown by an estimated 122.2%. Black residents' share of Bayou L'Ourse's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.6%.

Bayou L'Ourse is more Black than neighboring Amelia (2.6% Black). Bayou L'Ourse is less Black than neighboring Siracusaville (98.8% Black), Morgan City (16.7% Black), Labadieville (8% Black), and Supreme (83.6% Black).

Bayou L'Ourse's Asian Population

0 residents of Bayou L'Ourse, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bayou L'Ourse is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Bayou L'Ourse ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou L'Ourse's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bayou L'Ourse's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Bayou L'Ourse is less Asian than neighboring Amelia (13.8% Asian), and Morgan City (1.1% Asian).

Bayou L'Ourse's Hispanic Population

109 residents of Bayou L'Ourse, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bayou L'Ourse is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bayou L'Ourse ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou L'Ourse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bayou L'Ourse's population has decreased from 11.2% to 5.1%.

Bayou L'Ourse is more Hispanic than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Hispanic), and Supreme (0% Hispanic). Bayou L'Ourse is less Hispanic than neighboring Amelia (48% Hispanic), Morgan City (19.2% Hispanic), and Labadieville (7.5% Hispanic).

Bayou L'Ourse's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Bayou L'Ourse, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bayou L'Ourse is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bayou L'Ourse ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou L'Ourse's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bayou L'Ourse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Bayou L'Ourse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amelia (0% Native American/Other), Siracusaville (0% Native American/Other), Morgan City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Supreme (0.7% Native American/Other). Bayou L'Ourse is less Native American/Other than neighboring Labadieville (3.6% Native American/Other).

Bayou L'Ourse's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Bayou L'Ourse, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bayou L'Ourse is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bayou L'Ourse ranks 160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou L'Ourse's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Bayou L'Ourse's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.4%.

Bayou L'Ourse is more Multiracial than neighboring Siracusaville (1.2% Multiracial). Bayou L'Ourse is less Multiracial than neighboring Amelia (3.4% Multiracial), Morgan City (3.8% Multiracial), and Supreme (5.1% 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.