Galliano, LA Demographics

A map of Galliano's Population by Race

Galliano, Louisiana has an estimated population of 5,906, a large decrease from the 7,100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.6% Native American/Other, 1.5% Asian, and 1.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galliano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galliano has become 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 Galliano, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galliano is ranked the 95th 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). Galliano was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galliano's White Population

4,449 residents of Galliano, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galliano is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Galliano ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galliano's White population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Galliano's population has decreased from 76.7% to 75.3%.

Galliano is more White than neighboring Cut Off (64.6% White), and Montegut (74.2% White). Galliano is less White than neighboring Golden Meadow (85.1% White), Larose (78.4% White), and Chauvin (81.2% White).

Galliano's Black Population

76 residents of Galliano, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galliano is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Galliano ranks 431st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galliano's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Black residents' share of Galliano's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.

Galliano is more Black than neighboring Cut Off (0.9% Black), Montegut (0.3% Black), and Chauvin (0.3% Black). Galliano is less Black than neighboring Larose (1.6% Black).

Galliano's Asian Population

91 residents of Galliano, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galliano is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Galliano ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galliano's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Asian residents' share of Galliano's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Galliano is more Asian than neighboring Golden Meadow (0.5% Asian), Cut Off (0.1% Asian), Larose (0.5% Asian), Montegut (0% Asian), and Chauvin (0.1% Asian).

Galliano's Hispanic Population

687 residents of Galliano, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galliano is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Galliano ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galliano's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Galliano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.6%.

Galliano is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden Meadow (7.1% Hispanic), Larose (8.3% Hispanic), Montegut (7.4% Hispanic), and Chauvin (4.9% Hispanic). Galliano is less Hispanic than neighboring Cut Off (20.3% Hispanic).

Galliano's Native American/Other Population

273 residents of Galliano, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galliano is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Galliano ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galliano's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galliano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Galliano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golden Meadow (1% Native American/Other), and Larose (4.4% Native American/Other). Galliano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cut Off (6% Native American/Other), Montegut (12.6% Native American/Other), and Chauvin (6.6% Native American/Other).

Galliano's Multiracial Population

330 residents of Galliano, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galliano is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Galliano ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galliano's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Galliano's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.6%.

Galliano is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden Meadow (4.9% Multiracial), and Montegut (5.5% Multiracial). Galliano is less Multiracial than neighboring Cut Off (8.1% Multiracial), Larose (6.8% Multiracial), and Chauvin (6.9% 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.