Bourg, LA Demographics

A map of Bourg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,830	2,048	81.7%	86.2%
Multiracial	178	117	7.9%	4.9%
Native American/Other	139	104	6.2%	4.4%
Hispanic	54	83	2.4%	3.5%
Black	38	19	1.7%	0.8%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Bourg, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,239, a decrease from the 2,375 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 6.2% Native American/Other, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bourg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bourg 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 Bourg, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bourg is ranked the 186th 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). Bourg was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bourg's White Population

1,830 residents of Bourg, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bourg is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Bourg ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourg's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Bourg's population has decreased from 86.2% to 81.7%.

Bourg is more White than neighboring Montegut (74.2% White), Bayou Blue (70.7% White), Houma (64.8% White), and Chauvin (81.2% White). Bourg is less White than neighboring Presquille (86.1% White).

Bourg's Black Population

38 residents of Bourg, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bourg is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Bourg ranks 458th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourg's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bourg's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.7%.

Bourg is more Black than neighboring Presquille (0% Black), Montegut (0.3% Black), and Chauvin (0.3% Black). Bourg is less Black than neighboring Bayou Blue (9.7% Black), and Houma (19.5% Black).

Bourg's Asian Population

0 residents of Bourg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bourg is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Bourg ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bourg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bourg is less Asian than neighboring Houma (0.8% Asian), and Chauvin (0.1% Asian).

Bourg's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Bourg, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bourg is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bourg ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bourg's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.4%.

Bourg is more Hispanic than neighboring Presquille (1.6% Hispanic). Bourg is less Hispanic than neighboring Montegut (7.4% Hispanic), Bayou Blue (8.6% Hispanic), Houma (7.5% Hispanic), and Chauvin (4.9% Hispanic).

Bourg's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Bourg, or 6.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bourg is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bourg ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bourg's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.2%.

Bourg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Blue (4.9% Native American/Other), and Houma (2.3% Native American/Other). Bourg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Presquille (9.8% Native American/Other), Montegut (12.6% Native American/Other), and Chauvin (6.6% Native American/Other).

Bourg's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Bourg, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bourg is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bourg ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bourg's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.9%.

Bourg is more Multiracial than neighboring Presquille (2.5% Multiracial), Montegut (5.5% Multiracial), Bayou Blue (6.1% Multiracial), Houma (5.2% Multiracial), and Chauvin (6.9% 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.