Grambling, LA Demographics

A map of Grambling's Population by Race

Grambling, Louisiana has an estimated population of 5,287, a less than 1% change from the 5,239 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% Black, 8.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grambling, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grambling 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 Grambling, that probability was 6.9% in 2020 and 30.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grambling is ranked the 102nd 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). Grambling was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grambling's White Population

444 residents of Grambling, or 8.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grambling is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Grambling ranks 487th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grambling's White population has grown by an estimated 1380.0%. White residents' share of Grambling's population has increased from 0.6% to 8.4%.

Grambling is less White than neighboring Simsboro (62.7% White), Ruston (47.2% White), Vienna (84.3% White), Quitman (57.9% White), and Dubach (55.1% White).

Grambling's Black Population

4,372 residents of Grambling, or 82.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grambling is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Grambling ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grambling's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Grambling's population has decreased from 96.5% to 82.7%.

Grambling is more Black than neighboring Simsboro (17.9% Black), Ruston (43.2% Black), Vienna (0.7% Black), Quitman (0% Black), and Dubach (34.8% Black).

Grambling's Asian Population

20 residents of Grambling, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grambling is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Grambling ranks 313th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grambling's Asian population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Asian residents' share of Grambling's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Grambling is more Asian than neighboring Simsboro (0% Asian), and Quitman (0% Asian). Grambling is less Asian than neighboring Ruston (2% Asian), Vienna (0.9% Asian), and Dubach (0.6% Asian).

Grambling's Hispanic Population

243 residents of Grambling, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grambling is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Grambling ranks 458th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grambling's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 575.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Grambling's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.6%.

Grambling is more Hispanic than neighboring Ruston (1.9% Hispanic), Quitman (0% Hispanic), and Dubach (0% Hispanic). Grambling is less Hispanic than neighboring Simsboro (11% Hispanic), and Vienna (13.5% Hispanic).

Grambling's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Grambling, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grambling is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Grambling ranks 394th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grambling's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Grambling's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Grambling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vienna (0% Native American/Other). Grambling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Simsboro (6.1% Native American/Other), Ruston (2% Native American/Other), Quitman (36.4% Native American/Other), and Dubach (6.6% Native American/Other).

Grambling's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Grambling, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grambling is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Grambling ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grambling's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 95.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Grambling's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.7%.

Grambling is more Multiracial than neighboring Simsboro (2.2% Multiracial), Vienna (0.7% Multiracial), and Dubach (2.8% Multiracial). Grambling is less Multiracial than neighboring Quitman (5.6% 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.