Lacombe, LA Demographics

A map of Lacombe's Population by Race

Lacombe, Louisiana has an estimated population of 6,310, a large decrease from the 8,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 12.6% Black, 10.6% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lacombe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lacombe 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 Lacombe, that probability was 54.8% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lacombe is ranked the 90th 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). Lacombe was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lacombe's White Population

4,346 residents of Lacombe, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lacombe is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Lacombe ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacombe's White population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. White residents' share of Lacombe's population has increased from 63.3% to 68.9%.

Lacombe is more White than neighboring Slidell (61.4% White). Lacombe is less White than neighboring Eden Isle (75.5% White), Mandeville (82.9% White), Lewisburg (99.2% White), and Abita Springs (81.2% White).

Lacombe's Black Population

798 residents of Lacombe, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lacombe is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Lacombe ranks 265th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacombe's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Black residents' share of Lacombe's population has decreased from 20.3% to 12.6%.

Lacombe is more Black than neighboring Mandeville (2.5% Black), Lewisburg (0% Black), and Abita Springs (10% Black). Lacombe is less Black than neighboring Slidell (19.6% Black), and Eden Isle (13% Black).

Lacombe's Asian Population

138 residents of Lacombe, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lacombe is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Lacombe ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacombe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 193.6%. Asian residents' share of Lacombe's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Lacombe is more Asian than neighboring Slidell (2.1% Asian), Lewisburg (0% Asian), and Abita Springs (0.6% Asian). Lacombe is less Asian than neighboring Eden Isle (2.9% Asian), and Mandeville (4.8% Asian).

Lacombe's Hispanic Population

667 residents of Lacombe, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lacombe is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lacombe ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacombe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lacombe's population has increased from 7.5% to 10.6%.

Lacombe is more Hispanic than neighboring Slidell (9.8% Hispanic), Eden Isle (5.7% Hispanic), Mandeville (5.8% Hispanic), Lewisburg (0.8% Hispanic), and Abita Springs (6.4% Hispanic).

Lacombe's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Lacombe, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lacombe is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lacombe ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacombe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lacombe's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.0%.

Lacombe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Slidell (0.4% Native American/Other), Mandeville (0.3% Native American/Other), Lewisburg (0% Native American/Other), and Abita Springs (0.1% Native American/Other). Lacombe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eden Isle (1.4% Native American/Other).

Lacombe's Multiracial Population

299 residents of Lacombe, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lacombe is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lacombe ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacombe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lacombe's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.7%.

Lacombe is more Multiracial than neighboring Eden Isle (1.5% Multiracial), Mandeville (3.7% Multiracial), Lewisburg (0% Multiracial), and Abita Springs (1.6% Multiracial). Lacombe is less Multiracial than neighboring Slidell (6.7% 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.