Fifth Ward, LA Demographics

A map of Fifth Ward's Population by Race

Fifth Ward, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,277, a dramatic increase from the 921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fifth Ward, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fifth Ward has become considerably 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 Fifth Ward, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 31.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fifth Ward is ranked the 246th 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). Fifth Ward was ranked the 272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fifth Ward's White Population

1,033 residents of Fifth Ward, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fifth Ward is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Fifth Ward ranks 25th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fifth Ward's White population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of Fifth Ward's population has decreased from 93.2% to 80.9%.

Fifth Ward is more White than neighboring Hessmer (71.9% White), Echo (75.4% White), Marksville (49.2% White), Mansura (37.9% White), and Center Point (79.8% White).

Fifth Ward's Black Population

11 residents of Fifth Ward, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fifth Ward is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Fifth Ward ranks 420th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fifth Ward's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.2%. Black residents' share of Fifth Ward's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.9%.

Fifth Ward is less Black than neighboring Hessmer (14.3% Black), Echo (13.8% Black), Marksville (42.3% Black), Mansura (51.8% Black), and Center Point (1% Black).

Fifth Ward's Asian Population

0 residents of Fifth Ward, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fifth Ward is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Fifth Ward ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Fifth Ward is less Asian than neighboring Hessmer (1.1% Asian), and Center Point (1.4% Asian).

Fifth Ward's Hispanic Population

207 residents of Fifth Ward, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fifth Ward is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fifth Ward ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fifth Ward's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1970.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fifth Ward's population has increased from 1.1% to 16.2%.

Fifth Ward is more Hispanic than neighboring Hessmer (7.5% Hispanic), Echo (10.9% Hispanic), Marksville (2.9% Hispanic), Mansura (1.8% Hispanic), and Center Point (0% Hispanic).

Fifth Ward's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Fifth Ward, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fifth Ward is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fifth Ward ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fifth Ward's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fifth Ward's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Fifth Ward is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hessmer (0.1% Native American/Other), Echo (0% Native American/Other), Marksville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Center Point (0% Native American/Other). Fifth Ward is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mansura (1.9% Native American/Other).

Fifth Ward's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Fifth Ward, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fifth Ward is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fifth Ward ranks 391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fifth Ward's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fifth Ward's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.

Fifth Ward is more Multiracial than neighboring Echo (0% Multiracial). Fifth Ward is less Multiracial than neighboring Hessmer (5.2% Multiracial), Marksville (5.5% Multiracial), Mansura (6.6% Multiracial), and Center Point (17.8% 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.