Broussard, LA Demographics

A map of Broussard's Population by Race

Broussard, Louisiana has an estimated population of 14,322, an increase from the 13,417 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 16.6% Black, 4.8% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Broussard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Broussard has become 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 Broussard, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Broussard is ranked the 33rd 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). Broussard was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Broussard's White Population

10,608 residents of Broussard, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Broussard is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Broussard ranks 185th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broussard's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Broussard's population has increased from 72.8% to 74.1%.

Broussard is more White than neighboring Lafayette (56.1% White), and St. Martinville (45.2% White). Broussard is less White than neighboring Youngsville (84.7% White), Cade (76.8% White), and Milton (94.6% White).

Broussard's Black Population

2,371 residents of Broussard, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Broussard is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Broussard ranks 297th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broussard's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Black residents' share of Broussard's population has increased from 15.9% to 16.6%.

Broussard is more Black than neighboring Youngsville (9.6% Black), Cade (15.3% Black), and Milton (4.3% Black). Broussard is less Black than neighboring Lafayette (29% Black), and St. Martinville (48.9% Black).

Broussard's Asian Population

248 residents of Broussard, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Broussard is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Broussard ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broussard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Asian residents' share of Broussard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Broussard is more Asian than neighboring Youngsville (0.2% Asian), Cade (1.2% Asian), Milton (0.8% Asian), and St. Martinville (0.4% Asian). Broussard is less Asian than neighboring Lafayette (2.2% Asian).

Broussard's Hispanic Population

685 residents of Broussard, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Broussard is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Broussard ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broussard's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Broussard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Broussard is more Hispanic than neighboring Youngsville (3.4% Hispanic), Cade (4.3% Hispanic), Milton (0% Hispanic), and St. Martinville (1.5% Hispanic). Broussard is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (8.1% Hispanic).

Broussard's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Broussard, 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 Broussard is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Broussard ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broussard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Broussard's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Broussard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cade (0.2% Native American/Other), Lafayette (0.5% Native American/Other), and St. Martinville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Broussard's Multiracial Population

410 residents of Broussard, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Broussard is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Broussard ranks 254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broussard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Broussard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Broussard is more Multiracial than neighboring Youngsville (2.1% Multiracial), Cade (2.2% Multiracial), and Milton (0.4% Multiracial). Broussard is less Multiracial than neighboring Lafayette (4% 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.