Belle Chasse, LA Demographics

A map of Belle Chasse's Population by Race

Belle Chasse, Louisiana has an estimated population of 10,934, an increase from the 10,579 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 11.6% Black, 8.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belle Chasse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belle Chasse has become 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 Belle Chasse, that probability was 40.9% in 2020 and 44.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belle Chasse is ranked the 54th 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). Belle Chasse was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belle Chasse's White Population

7,974 residents of Belle Chasse, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belle Chasse is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Belle Chasse ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Chasse's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Belle Chasse's population has decreased from 75.8% to 72.9%.

Belle Chasse is more White than neighboring New Orleans Station (48% White), Timberlane (25.5% White), Terrytown (22.6% White), Harvey (25.8% White), and Woodmere (3.4% White).

Belle Chasse's Black Population

1,273 residents of Belle Chasse, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belle Chasse is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Belle Chasse ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Chasse's Black population has grown by an estimated 101.1%. Black residents' share of Belle Chasse's population has increased from 6.0% to 11.6%.

Belle Chasse is less Black than neighboring New Orleans Station (13% Black), Timberlane (43.8% Black), Terrytown (35.4% Black), Harvey (43.6% Black), and Woodmere (80.5% Black).

Belle Chasse's Asian Population

182 residents of Belle Chasse, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belle Chasse is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Belle Chasse ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Chasse's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.4%. Asian residents' share of Belle Chasse's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.7%.

Belle Chasse is less Asian than neighboring New Orleans Station (5.1% Asian), Timberlane (8.9% Asian), Terrytown (4.1% Asian), Harvey (8% Asian), and Woodmere (4.2% Asian).

Belle Chasse's Hispanic Population

875 residents of Belle Chasse, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belle Chasse is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Belle Chasse ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Chasse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Belle Chasse's population has decreased from 9.5% to 8.0%.

Belle Chasse is less Hispanic than neighboring New Orleans Station (30.7% Hispanic), Timberlane (17.3% Hispanic), Terrytown (35.7% Hispanic), Harvey (20.1% Hispanic), and Woodmere (9.1% Hispanic).

Belle Chasse's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Belle Chasse, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belle Chasse is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Belle Chasse ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Chasse's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belle Chasse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Belle Chasse is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Orleans Station (0% Native American/Other), Timberlane (1.5% Native American/Other), Terrytown (0.6% Native American/Other), and Harvey (0.1% Native American/Other). Belle Chasse is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodmere (1.8% Native American/Other).

Belle Chasse's Multiracial Population

452 residents of Belle Chasse, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belle Chasse is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Belle Chasse ranks 166th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Chasse's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Belle Chasse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Belle Chasse is more Multiracial than neighboring New Orleans Station (3.2% Multiracial), Timberlane (3% Multiracial), Terrytown (1.6% Multiracial), Harvey (2.4% Multiracial), and Woodmere (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.