Epps, LA Demographics

A map of Epps's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	252	201	54.0%	56.1%
Black	208	134	44.5%	37.4%
Native American/Other	7	3	1.5%	0.8%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	1.4%
Multiracial	0	14	0.0%	3.9%

Epps, Louisiana has an estimated population of 467, a dramatic increase from the 358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.0% White, 44.5% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Epps, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Epps has become 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 Epps, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Epps is ranked the 366th 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). Epps was ranked the 390th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Epps's White Population

252 residents of Epps, or 54.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Epps is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Epps ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Epps's White population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. White residents' share of Epps's population has decreased from 56.1% to 54.0%.

Epps is more White than neighboring Delhi (34.1% White). Epps is less White than neighboring Pioneer (88.7% White), Forest (86.8% White), Oak Grove (68.4% White), and Oak Ridge (79.4% White).

Epps's Black Population

208 residents of Epps, or 44.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Epps is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Epps ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Epps's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.2%. Black residents' share of Epps's population has increased from 37.4% to 44.5%.

Epps is more Black than neighboring Pioneer (4.5% Black), Forest (4.3% Black), Oak Grove (26.6% Black), and Oak Ridge (3.2% Black). Epps is less Black than neighboring Delhi (62.1% Black).

Epps's Asian Population

0 residents of Epps, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Epps is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Epps ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Epps's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Epps's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Epps is less Asian than neighboring Pioneer (0.2% Asian), and Oak Ridge (6.3% Asian).

Epps's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Epps, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Epps is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Epps ranks 406th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Epps's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Epps's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Epps is less Hispanic than neighboring Pioneer (3.5% Hispanic), Delhi (3% Hispanic), Forest (7.2% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (3.5% Hispanic).

Epps's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Epps, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Epps is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Epps ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Epps's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Epps's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Epps is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delhi (0.3% Native American/Other), Forest (0% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.5% Native American/Other), and Oak Ridge (0% Native American/Other). Epps is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pioneer (2.9% Native American/Other).

Epps's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Epps, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Epps is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Epps ranks 171st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Epps's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Epps's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

Epps is less Multiracial than neighboring Pioneer (0.2% Multiracial), Delhi (0.5% Multiracial), Forest (1.6% Multiracial), Oak Grove (1.1% Multiracial), and Oak Ridge (11.1% 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.