Elmwood, LA Demographics

A map of Elmwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,615	2,781	43.0%	49.2%
Black	1,586	1,582	26.1%	28.0%
Hispanic	891	540	14.7%	9.6%
Asian	701	496	11.5%	8.8%
Multiracial	261	196	4.3%	3.5%
Native American/Other	23	54	0.4%	1.0%

Elmwood, Louisiana has an estimated population of 6,077, an increase from the 5,649 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.0% White, 26.1% Black, 14.7% Hispanic, 11.5% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Elmwood, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmwood is ranked the 92nd 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). Elmwood was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmwood's White Population

2,615 residents of Elmwood, or 43.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmwood is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Elmwood ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 49.2% to 43.0%.

Elmwood is more White than neighboring Bridge City (24.4% White). Elmwood is less White than neighboring Harahan (82.9% White), River Ridge (75.1% White), Jefferson (63.7% White), and Metairie (64.3% White).

Elmwood's Black Population

1,586 residents of Elmwood, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmwood is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Elmwood ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 28.0% to 26.1%.

Elmwood is more Black than neighboring Harahan (3.4% Black), River Ridge (8.1% Black), Jefferson (19.7% Black), and Metairie (9.8% Black). Elmwood is less Black than neighboring Bridge City (34.9% Black).

Elmwood's Asian Population

701 residents of Elmwood, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmwood is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Elmwood ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.3%. Asian residents' share of Elmwood's population has increased from 8.8% to 11.5%.

Elmwood is more Asian than neighboring Harahan (2.8% Asian), River Ridge (0.5% Asian), Jefferson (2.3% Asian), Bridge City (0.6% Asian), and Metairie (3.1% Asian).

Elmwood's Hispanic Population

891 residents of Elmwood, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmwood is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Elmwood ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmwood's population has increased from 9.6% to 14.7%.

Elmwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Harahan (8.3% Hispanic), River Ridge (11.7% Hispanic), and Jefferson (11.5% Hispanic). Elmwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge City (35.9% Hispanic), and Metairie (18.2% Hispanic).

Elmwood's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Elmwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmwood is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmwood ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Elmwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.1% Native American/Other). Elmwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harahan (1.1% Native American/Other), River Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), Bridge City (2.4% Native American/Other), and Metairie (0.6% Native American/Other).

Elmwood's Multiracial Population

261 residents of Elmwood, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmwood is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elmwood ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmwood's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%.

Elmwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Harahan (1.5% Multiracial), River Ridge (3.5% Multiracial), Jefferson (2.7% Multiracial), Bridge City (1.8% Multiracial), and Metairie (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.