Lawtell, LA Demographics

A map of Lawtell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	682	440	58.2%	41.3%
Black	423	498	36.1%	46.7%
Native American/Other	66	9	5.6%	0.8%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	51	0.0%	4.8%
Multiracial	0	66	0.0%	6.2%

Lawtell, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,171, an increase from the 1,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 36.1% Black, 5.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lawtell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lawtell 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 Lawtell, that probability was 60.5% in 2020 and 52.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lawtell is ranked the 257th 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). Lawtell was ranked the 257th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lawtell's White Population

682 residents of Lawtell, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lawtell is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Lawtell ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawtell's White population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. White residents' share of Lawtell's population has increased from 41.3% to 58.2%.

Lawtell is more White than neighboring Opelousas (16.3% White), Church Point (40.2% White), Chataignier (28.3% White), Sunset (54.6% White), and Washington (31% White).

Lawtell's Black Population

423 residents of Lawtell, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lawtell is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Lawtell ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawtell's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Black residents' share of Lawtell's population has decreased from 46.7% to 36.1%.

Lawtell is more Black than neighboring Sunset (30.8% Black). Lawtell is less Black than neighboring Opelousas (76.5% Black), Church Point (46.6% Black), Chataignier (70.6% Black), and Washington (56.6% Black).

Lawtell's Asian Population

0 residents of Lawtell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lawtell is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Lawtell ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawtell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lawtell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lawtell is less Asian than neighboring Sunset (12.2% Asian).

Lawtell's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Lawtell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lawtell is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lawtell ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawtell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lawtell's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Lawtell is less Hispanic than neighboring Opelousas (2.9% Hispanic), Church Point (9.4% Hispanic), Sunset (0.9% Hispanic), and Washington (1.4% Hispanic).

Lawtell's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Lawtell, or 5.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lawtell is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lawtell ranks 187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawtell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 633.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lawtell's population has increased from 0.8% to 5.6%.

Lawtell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Opelousas (0.7% Native American/Other), Church Point (0% Native American/Other), Chataignier (0% Native American/Other), Sunset (0.2% Native American/Other), and Washington (0% Native American/Other).

Lawtell's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Lawtell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lawtell is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lawtell ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawtell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lawtell's population has decreased from 6.2% to 0.0%.

Lawtell is less Multiracial than neighboring Opelousas (3.6% Multiracial), Church Point (3.9% Multiracial), Chataignier (1.1% Multiracial), Sunset (1.1% Multiracial), and Washington (11% 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.