Luling, LA Demographics

A map of Luling's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,187	9,751	65.8%	71.1%
Black	2,821	2,111	20.2%	15.4%
Multiracial	918	507	6.6%	3.7%
Hispanic	662	1,079	4.7%	7.9%
Native American/Other	336	115	2.4%	0.8%
Asian	36	153	0.3%	1.1%

Luling, Louisiana has an estimated population of 13,960, a slight increase from the 13,716 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% White, 20.2% Black, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Luling, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Luling 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 Luling, that probability was 46.3% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Luling is ranked the 35th 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). Luling was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Luling's White Population

9,187 residents of Luling, or 65.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Luling is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Luling ranks 198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luling's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Luling's population has decreased from 71.1% to 65.8%.

Luling is more White than neighboring Boutte (50.5% White), Ama (53.9% White), St. Rose (33.5% White), and New Sarpy (50.4% White). Luling is less White than neighboring Destrehan (67.6% White).

Luling's Black Population

2,821 residents of Luling, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Luling is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Luling ranks 298th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luling's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. Black residents' share of Luling's population has increased from 15.4% to 20.2%.

Luling is more Black than neighboring Destrehan (16.5% Black). Luling is less Black than neighboring Boutte (32.5% Black), Ama (38.4% Black), St. Rose (40.9% Black), and New Sarpy (46.8% Black).

Luling's Asian Population

36 residents of Luling, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Luling is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Luling ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luling's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Asian residents' share of Luling's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Luling is more Asian than neighboring Boutte (0% Asian), and Ama (0% Asian). Luling is less Asian than neighboring Destrehan (2.8% Asian), St. Rose (0.4% Asian), and New Sarpy (1.1% Asian).

Luling's Hispanic Population

662 residents of Luling, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Luling is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Luling ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luling's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Luling's population has decreased from 7.9% to 4.7%.

Luling is more Hispanic than neighboring New Sarpy (0% Hispanic). Luling is less Hispanic than neighboring Boutte (9.5% Hispanic), Destrehan (9.9% Hispanic), Ama (6.9% Hispanic), and St. Rose (19.3% Hispanic).

Luling's Native American/Other Population

336 residents of Luling, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Luling is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Luling ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luling's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 192.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Luling's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.4%.

Luling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boutte (0% Native American/Other), Destrehan (1.2% Native American/Other), Ama (0% Native American/Other), St. Rose (1.5% Native American/Other), and New Sarpy (0% Native American/Other).

Luling's Multiracial Population

918 residents of Luling, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Luling is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Luling ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luling's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Luling's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.6%.

Luling is more Multiracial than neighboring Destrehan (2% Multiracial), Ama (0.7% Multiracial), St. Rose (4.5% Multiracial), and New Sarpy (1.8% Multiracial). Luling is less Multiracial than neighboring Boutte (7.5% 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.