Egan, LA Demographics

A map of Egan's Population by Race

Egan, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,015, a dramatic increase from the 618 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 6.1% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Egan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Egan has become 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 Egan, that probability was 10.0% in 2020 and 12.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Egan is ranked the 267th 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). Egan was ranked the 333rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Egan's White Population

947 residents of Egan, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Egan is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Egan ranks 10th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egan's White population has grown by an estimated 61.6%. White residents' share of Egan's population has decreased from 94.8% to 93.3%.

Egan is more White than neighboring Iota (93.1% White), and Mermentau (83.3% White). Egan is less White than neighboring Midland (100% White), Estherwood (94.7% White), and Morse (95.1% White).

Egan's Black Population

62 residents of Egan, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Egan is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Egan ranks 477th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Black population has grown by an estimated 6100.0%. Black residents' share of Egan's population has increased from 0.2% to 6.1%.

Egan is more Black than neighboring Midland (0% Black), Estherwood (0.8% Black), Iota (4.4% Black), and Morse (0.5% Black). Egan is less Black than neighboring Mermentau (11.8% Black).

Egan's Asian Population

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

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

Egan's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Egan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Egan is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Egan ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Egan's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Egan is less Hispanic than neighboring Estherwood (2.3% Hispanic), Iota (0.9% Hispanic), Mermentau (1.6% Hispanic), and Morse (1.2% Hispanic).

Egan's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Egan, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Egan is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Egan ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Egan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Egan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midland (0% Native American/Other), Estherwood (0% Native American/Other), Iota (0.1% Native American/Other), and Mermentau (0% Native American/Other). Egan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morse (2.3% Native American/Other).

Egan's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Egan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Egan is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Egan ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Egan's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Egan is less Multiracial than neighboring Estherwood (2.3% Multiracial), Iota (1.5% Multiracial), Mermentau (3.3% Multiracial), and Morse (1% 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.