Brusly, LA Demographics

A map of Brusly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,777	1,788	68.5%	69.4%
Black	643	601	24.8%	23.3%
Hispanic	163	117	6.3%	4.5%
Multiracial	10	42	0.4%	1.6%
Asian	0	18	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.5%

Brusly, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,593, a less than 1% change from the 2,578 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.5% White, 24.8% Black, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brusly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brusly is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Brusly, that probability was 46.2% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brusly is ranked the 163rd 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). Brusly was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brusly's White Population

1,777 residents of Brusly, or 68.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brusly is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Brusly ranks 206th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brusly's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Brusly's population has decreased from 69.4% to 68.5%.

Brusly is more White than neighboring Addis (51.7% White), Port Allen (46.5% White), Plaquemine (40.1% White), Gardere (23.5% White), and Baton Rouge (34.8% White).

Brusly's Black Population

643 residents of Brusly, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brusly is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Brusly ranks 246th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brusly's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Black residents' share of Brusly's population has increased from 23.3% to 24.8%.

Brusly is less Black than neighboring Addis (45% Black), Port Allen (47.9% Black), Plaquemine (51.4% Black), Gardere (43.4% Black), and Baton Rouge (50.4% Black).

Brusly's Asian Population

0 residents of Brusly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brusly is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Brusly ranks 157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brusly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Brusly's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Brusly is less Asian than neighboring Addis (0.4% Asian), Port Allen (2.2% Asian), Gardere (3% Asian), and Baton Rouge (4% Asian).

Brusly's Hispanic Population

163 residents of Brusly, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brusly is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Brusly ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brusly's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Brusly's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.3%.

Brusly is more Hispanic than neighboring Addis (1.7% Hispanic), Port Allen (2% Hispanic), Plaquemine (2.2% Hispanic), and Baton Rouge (6.2% Hispanic). Brusly is less Hispanic than neighboring Gardere (26.7% Hispanic).

Brusly's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Brusly, 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 Brusly is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Brusly ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brusly's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brusly's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Brusly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Addis (0.1% Native American/Other), Plaquemine (2.5% Native American/Other), Gardere (0.4% Native American/Other), and Baton Rouge (0.6% Native American/Other).

Brusly's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Brusly, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brusly is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Brusly ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brusly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Brusly's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Brusly is less Multiracial than neighboring Addis (1.1% Multiracial), Port Allen (1.4% Multiracial), Plaquemine (3.7% Multiracial), Gardere (3% Multiracial), and Baton Rouge (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.