Donaldsonville, LA Demographics

A map of Donaldsonville's Population by Race

Donaldsonville, Louisiana has an estimated population of 6,831, a slight increase from the 6,695 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.2% Black, 13.5% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Donaldsonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Donaldsonville has become considerably 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 Donaldsonville, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 30.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Donaldsonville is ranked the 82nd 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). Donaldsonville was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Donaldsonville's White Population

920 residents of Donaldsonville, or 13.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Donaldsonville is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Donaldsonville ranks 451st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldsonville's White population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of Donaldsonville's population has decreased from 18.0% to 13.5%.

Donaldsonville is more White than neighboring Darrow (0% White), and Welcome (5.3% White). Donaldsonville is less White than neighboring Lemannville (28.9% White), Belle Rose (36.9% White), and Union (15.6% White).

Donaldsonville's Black Population

5,618 residents of Donaldsonville, or 82.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Donaldsonville is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Donaldsonville ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldsonville's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Black residents' share of Donaldsonville's population has increased from 77.3% to 82.2%.

Donaldsonville is more Black than neighboring Lemannville (65.4% Black), and Belle Rose (59% Black). Donaldsonville is less Black than neighboring Darrow (100% Black), Union (82.3% Black), and Welcome (83.5% Black).

Donaldsonville's Asian Population

24 residents of Donaldsonville, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Donaldsonville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Donaldsonville ranks 284th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldsonville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 84.6%. Asian residents' share of Donaldsonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Donaldsonville is more Asian than neighboring Darrow (0% Asian), Lemannville (0% Asian), Union (0% Asian), and Welcome (0% Asian). Donaldsonville is less Asian than neighboring Belle Rose (0.9% Asian).

Donaldsonville's Hispanic Population

265 residents of Donaldsonville, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Donaldsonville is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Donaldsonville ranks 307th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldsonville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Donaldsonville's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.9%.

Donaldsonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Darrow (0% Hispanic), Lemannville (2% Hispanic), Belle Rose (2.3% Hispanic), Union (0.8% Hispanic), and Welcome (0% Hispanic).

Donaldsonville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Donaldsonville, 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 Donaldsonville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Donaldsonville ranks 387th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldsonville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Donaldsonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Donaldsonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lemannville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Donaldsonville's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Donaldsonville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Donaldsonville is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Donaldsonville ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldsonville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Donaldsonville's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.1%.

Donaldsonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Darrow (0% Multiracial). Donaldsonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Lemannville (2.9% Multiracial), Belle Rose (0.9% Multiracial), Union (1.3% Multiracial), and Welcome (11.2% 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.