Gardere, LA Demographics

A map of Gardere's Population by Race

Gardere, Louisiana has an estimated population of 12,223, a decrease from the 13,203 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.4% Black, 26.7% Hispanic, 23.5% White, 3.0% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gardere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gardere 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 Gardere, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gardere is ranked the 43rd 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). Gardere was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gardere's White Population

2,869 residents of Gardere, or 23.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gardere is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Gardere ranks 442nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardere's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Gardere's population has increased from 21.0% to 23.5%.

Gardere is less White than neighboring Oak Hills Place (69.5% White), Westminster (74.8% White), Village St. George (51.6% White), Inniswold (58.2% White), and Baton Rouge (34.8% White).

Gardere's Black Population

5,309 residents of Gardere, or 43.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gardere is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Gardere ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardere's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Black residents' share of Gardere's population has decreased from 48.4% to 43.4%.

Gardere is more Black than neighboring Oak Hills Place (16.6% Black), Westminster (11.8% Black), Village St. George (31.6% Black), and Inniswold (33.1% Black). Gardere is less Black than neighboring Baton Rouge (50.4% Black).

Gardere's Asian Population

365 residents of Gardere, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gardere is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Gardere ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardere's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Asian residents' share of Gardere's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.0%.

Gardere is more Asian than neighboring Westminster (0.9% Asian), and Inniswold (0.4% Asian). Gardere is less Asian than neighboring Oak Hills Place (5.1% Asian), Village St. George (4.2% Asian), and Baton Rouge (4% Asian).

Gardere's Hispanic Population

3,266 residents of Gardere, or 26.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gardere is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gardere ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardere's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Gardere's population has increased from 24.0% to 26.7%.

Gardere is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hills Place (5% Hispanic), Westminster (6.8% Hispanic), Village St. George (6.7% Hispanic), Inniswold (2.2% Hispanic), and Baton Rouge (6.2% Hispanic).

Gardere's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Gardere, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gardere is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Gardere ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardere's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gardere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Gardere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hills Place (0.1% Native American/Other), and Inniswold (0.2% Native American/Other). Gardere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westminster (1.3% Native American/Other), Village St. George (2.4% Native American/Other), and Baton Rouge (0.6% Native American/Other).

Gardere's Multiracial Population

361 residents of Gardere, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gardere is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gardere ranks 364th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardere's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Gardere's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.0%.

Gardere is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hills Place (3.7% Multiracial), Westminster (4.5% Multiracial), Village St. George (3.5% Multiracial), Inniswold (5.9% Multiracial), and Baton Rouge (4% 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.