Estelle, LA Demographics
A map of Estelle's Population by Race
Estelle, Louisiana has an estimated population of 16,341, a decrease from the 17,952 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.1% White, 28.0% Black, 20.5% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Estelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Estelle 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 Estelle, that probability was 67.6% in 2020 and 69.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Estelle is ranked the 30th 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). Estelle was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Estelle's White Population
7,044 residents of Estelle, or 43.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Estelle is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Estelle ranks 336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Estelle's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Estelle's population has decreased from 47.2% to 43.1%.
Estelle is more White than neighboring Woodmere (3.4% White), Marrero (30.2% White), Harvey (25.8% White), and Timberlane (25.5% White). Estelle is less White than neighboring Westwego (63.1% White).
Estelle's Black Population
4,570 residents of Estelle, or 28.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Estelle is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Estelle ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Estelle's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Estelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.0%.
Estelle is more Black than neighboring Westwego (23.7% Black). Estelle is less Black than neighboring Woodmere (80.5% Black), Marrero (47.9% Black), Harvey (43.6% Black), and Timberlane (43.8% Black).
Estelle's Asian Population
548 residents of Estelle, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Estelle is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Estelle ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Estelle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Asian residents' share of Estelle's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.4%.
Estelle is more Asian than neighboring Westwego (2.5% Asian). Estelle is less Asian than neighboring Woodmere (4.2% Asian), Marrero (5% Asian), Harvey (8% Asian), and Timberlane (8.9% Asian).
Estelle's Hispanic Population
3,343 residents of Estelle, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Estelle is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Estelle ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Estelle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Estelle's population has increased from 14.0% to 20.5%.
Estelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodmere (9.1% Hispanic), Marrero (9.8% Hispanic), Harvey (20.1% Hispanic), Westwego (4.9% Hispanic), and Timberlane (17.3% Hispanic).
Estelle's Native American/Other Population
237 residents of Estelle, 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 Estelle is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Estelle ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Estelle's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Estelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.
Estelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marrero (1% Native American/Other), Harvey (0.1% Native American/Other), and Westwego (0.8% Native American/Other). Estelle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodmere (1.8% Native American/Other).
Estelle's Multiracial Population
599 residents of Estelle, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Estelle is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Estelle ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Estelle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Estelle's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.7%.
Estelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodmere (1% Multiracial), Harvey (2.4% Multiracial), and Timberlane (3% Multiracial). Estelle is less Multiracial than neighboring Marrero (6.1% Multiracial), and Westwego (5.2% 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.