French Lick, IN Demographics

A map of French Lick's Population by Race

French Lick, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,828, an increase from the 1,722 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.3% White, 10.7% Black, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of French Lick, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

French Lick has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In French Lick, that probability was 30.8% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

French Lick is ranked the 244th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). French Lick was ranked the 249th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

French Lick's White Population

1,432 residents of French Lick, or 78.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in French Lick is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. French Lick ranks 593rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Lick's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of French Lick's population has decreased from 82.7% to 78.3%.

French Lick is more White than neighboring Dubois (77.9% White). French Lick is less White than neighboring West Baden Springs (92.1% White), Paoli (86.3% White), Orleans (97.1% White), and Shoals (94.6% White).

French Lick's Black Population

195 residents of French Lick, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in French Lick is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. French Lick ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Lick's Black population has grown by an estimated 97.0%. Black residents' share of French Lick's population has increased from 5.7% to 10.7%.

French Lick is more Black than neighboring West Baden Springs (0.7% Black), Paoli (0.4% Black), Dubois (5.9% Black), Orleans (0% Black), and Shoals (1.6% Black).

French Lick's Asian Population

26 residents of French Lick, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in French Lick is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. French Lick ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Lick's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Asian residents' share of French Lick's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

French Lick is more Asian than neighboring Paoli (0% Asian), Dubois (0% Asian), Orleans (0% Asian), and Shoals (0.6% Asian). French Lick is less Asian than neighboring West Baden Springs (2.6% Asian).

French Lick's Hispanic Population

55 residents of French Lick, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in French Lick is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. French Lick ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Lick's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of French Lick's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.0%.

French Lick is more Hispanic than neighboring Orleans (2.2% Hispanic), and Shoals (0% Hispanic). French Lick is less Hispanic than neighboring West Baden Springs (3.3% Hispanic), Paoli (4.4% Hispanic), and Dubois (13.4% Hispanic).

French Lick's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of French Lick, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in French Lick is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. French Lick ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Lick's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of French Lick's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

French Lick is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Baden Springs (0% Native American/Other), Paoli (0% Native American/Other), Dubois (0% Native American/Other), and Orleans (0% Native American/Other).

French Lick's Multiracial Population

114 residents of French Lick, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in French Lick is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. French Lick ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Lick's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of French Lick's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.2%.

French Lick is more Multiracial than neighboring West Baden Springs (1.3% Multiracial), Dubois (2.7% Multiracial), Orleans (0.6% Multiracial), and Shoals (2.9% Multiracial). French Lick is less Multiracial than neighboring Paoli (8.9% 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.