Harahan, LA Demographics

A map of Harahan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,382	7,421	82.9%	81.4%
Hispanic	738	817	8.3%	9.0%
Black	304	382	3.4%	4.2%
Asian	249	110	2.8%	1.2%
Multiracial	135	352	1.5%	3.9%
Native American/Other	96	34	1.1%	0.4%

Harahan, Louisiana has an estimated population of 8,904, a slight decrease from the 9,116 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Black, 2.8% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harahan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harahan has become less 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 Harahan, that probability was 32.6% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harahan is ranked the 66th 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). Harahan was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harahan's White Population

7,382 residents of Harahan, or 82.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harahan is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Harahan ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harahan's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Harahan's population has increased from 81.4% to 82.9%.

Harahan is more White than neighboring Elmwood (43% White), River Ridge (75.1% White), Avondale (30.2% White), Waggaman (17.3% White), and Bridge City (24.4% White).

Harahan's Black Population

304 residents of Harahan, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harahan is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Harahan ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harahan's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Black residents' share of Harahan's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.

Harahan is less Black than neighboring Elmwood (26.1% Black), River Ridge (8.1% Black), Avondale (40.1% Black), Waggaman (72.4% Black), and Bridge City (34.9% Black).

Harahan's Asian Population

249 residents of Harahan, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harahan is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Harahan ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harahan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 126.4%. Asian residents' share of Harahan's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.8%.

Harahan is more Asian than neighboring River Ridge (0.5% Asian), Waggaman (1.3% Asian), and Bridge City (0.6% Asian). Harahan is less Asian than neighboring Elmwood (11.5% Asian), and Avondale (12.4% Asian).

Harahan's Hispanic Population

738 residents of Harahan, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harahan is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Harahan ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harahan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Harahan's population has decreased from 9.0% to 8.3%.

Harahan is more Hispanic than neighboring Waggaman (6.4% Hispanic). Harahan is less Hispanic than neighboring Elmwood (14.7% Hispanic), River Ridge (11.7% Hispanic), Avondale (9.7% Hispanic), and Bridge City (35.9% Hispanic).

Harahan's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of Harahan, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harahan is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Harahan ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harahan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 182.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harahan's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Harahan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Avondale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Waggaman (0% Native American/Other). Harahan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridge City (2.4% Native American/Other).

Harahan's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Harahan, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harahan is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harahan ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harahan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Harahan's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.5%.

Harahan is less Multiracial than neighboring Elmwood (4.3% Multiracial), River Ridge (3.5% Multiracial), Avondale (6.9% Multiracial), Waggaman (2.6% Multiracial), and Bridge City (1.8% 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.