Heflin, LA Demographics

A map of Heflin's Population by Race

Heflin, Louisiana has an estimated population of 139, a dramatic decrease from the 213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.6% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Heflin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Heflin has become considerably 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 Heflin, that probability was 28.6% in 2020 and 2.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Heflin is ranked the 467th 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). Heflin was ranked the 437th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Heflin's White Population

137 residents of Heflin, or 98.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Heflin is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Heflin ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heflin's White population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. White residents' share of Heflin's population has increased from 84.0% to 98.6%.

Heflin is more White than neighboring Sibley (53.4% White), Dubberly (94.7% White), Ringgold (43.6% White), Jamestown (85.5% White), and Dixie Inn (42.3% White).

Heflin's Black Population

0 residents of Heflin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Heflin is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Heflin ranks 368th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heflin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Heflin's population has decreased from 7.0% to 0.0%.

Heflin is less Black than neighboring Sibley (33.7% Black), Dubberly (1.8% Black), Ringgold (54.3% Black), and Dixie Inn (44.3% Black).

Heflin's Asian Population

0 residents of Heflin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Heflin is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Heflin ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heflin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Heflin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Heflin is less Asian than neighboring Sibley (1.8% Asian).

Heflin's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Heflin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Heflin is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Heflin ranks 270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heflin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Heflin's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Heflin is less Hispanic than neighboring Sibley (6% Hispanic), Dubberly (0.6% Hispanic), Ringgold (1.6% Hispanic), and Dixie Inn (2% Hispanic).

Heflin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Heflin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Heflin is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Heflin ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heflin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Heflin's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Heflin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sibley (0.1% Native American/Other), Ringgold (0.1% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (12.7% Native American/Other).

Heflin's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Heflin, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Heflin is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Heflin ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heflin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Heflin's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.4%.

Heflin is more Multiracial than neighboring Ringgold (0.4% Multiracial). Heflin is less Multiracial than neighboring Sibley (4.9% Multiracial), Dubberly (2.9% Multiracial), Jamestown (1.8% Multiracial), and Dixie Inn (11.3% 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.