Catahoula, LA Demographics

A map of Catahoula's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	568	950	95.6%	96.2%
Native American/Other	26	3	4.4%	0.3%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	9	0.0%	0.9%
Multiracial	0	19	0.0%	1.9%

Catahoula, Louisiana has an estimated population of 594, a dramatic decrease from the 988 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 4.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catahoula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catahoula has become slightly 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 Catahoula, that probability was 7.5% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catahoula is ranked the 334th 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). Catahoula was ranked the 266th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Catahoula's White Population

568 residents of Catahoula, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catahoula is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Catahoula ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catahoula's White population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. White residents' share of Catahoula's population has decreased from 96.2% to 95.6%.

Catahoula is more White than neighboring Parks (54.1% White), Henderson (53.8% White), St. Martinville (45.2% White), Loreauville (63.6% White), and Cecilia (41% White).

Catahoula's Black Population

0 residents of Catahoula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catahoula is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Catahoula ranks 466th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Catahoula is less Black than neighboring Parks (43.9% Black), Henderson (5.8% Black), St. Martinville (48.9% Black), Loreauville (36.4% Black), and Cecilia (59% Black).

Catahoula's Asian Population

0 residents of Catahoula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catahoula is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Catahoula ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catahoula's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Catahoula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Catahoula is less Asian than neighboring Parks (0.2% Asian), Henderson (9.1% Asian), and St. Martinville (0.4% Asian).

Catahoula's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Catahoula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catahoula is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Catahoula ranks 448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catahoula's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Catahoula's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Catahoula is less Hispanic than neighboring Parks (0.5% Hispanic), Henderson (27.7% Hispanic), and St. Martinville (1.5% Hispanic).

Catahoula's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Catahoula, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Catahoula is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Catahoula ranks 380th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catahoula's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 766.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catahoula's population has increased from 0.3% to 4.4%.

Catahoula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parks (0% Native American/Other), Henderson (0.2% Native American/Other), St. Martinville (1.1% Native American/Other), Loreauville (0% Native American/Other), and Cecilia (0% Native American/Other).

Catahoula's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Catahoula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catahoula is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Catahoula ranks 416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catahoula's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Catahoula's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Catahoula is less Multiracial than neighboring Parks (1.2% Multiracial), Henderson (3.4% Multiracial), and St. Martinville (2.9% 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.