Montegut, LA Demographics

A map of Montegut's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	940	1,093	74.2%	74.6%
Native American/Other	159	178	12.6%	12.2%
Hispanic	94	31	7.4%	2.1%
Multiracial	69	131	5.5%	8.9%
Black	4	27	0.3%	1.8%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Montegut, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,266, a large decrease from the 1,465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 12.6% Native American/Other, 7.4% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montegut, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montegut is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Montegut, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montegut is ranked the 247th 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). Montegut was ranked the 226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montegut's White Population

940 residents of Montegut, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montegut is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Montegut ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montegut's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Montegut's population has remained roughly unchanged at 74.2%.

Montegut is more White than neighboring Dulac (65% White). Montegut is less White than neighboring Chauvin (81.2% White), Bourg (81.7% White), Presquille (86.1% White), and Lockport (85.3% White).

Montegut's Black Population

4 residents of Montegut, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montegut is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Montegut ranks 435th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montegut's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Black residents' share of Montegut's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.3%.

Montegut is more Black than neighboring Presquille (0% Black). Montegut is less Black than neighboring Bourg (1.7% Black), Dulac (1.7% Black), and Lockport (1.8% Black).

Montegut's Asian Population

0 residents of Montegut, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montegut is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Montegut ranks 236th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Montegut is less Asian than neighboring Chauvin (0.1% Asian), and Lockport (2.6% Asian).

Montegut's Hispanic Population

94 residents of Montegut, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montegut is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Montegut ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montegut's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 203.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Montegut's population has increased from 2.1% to 7.4%.

Montegut is more Hispanic than neighboring Chauvin (4.9% Hispanic), Bourg (2.4% Hispanic), Presquille (1.6% Hispanic), and Lockport (4.2% Hispanic). Montegut is less Hispanic than neighboring Dulac (11.2% Hispanic).

Montegut's Native American/Other Population

159 residents of Montegut, or 12.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montegut is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Montegut ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montegut's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montegut's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.6%.

Montegut is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chauvin (6.6% Native American/Other), Bourg (6.2% Native American/Other), Presquille (9.8% Native American/Other), and Lockport (2.3% Native American/Other). Montegut is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dulac (19.7% Native American/Other).

Montegut's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Montegut, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montegut is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montegut ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montegut's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Montegut's population has decreased from 8.9% to 5.5%.

Montegut is more Multiracial than neighboring Presquille (2.5% Multiracial), Dulac (2.3% Multiracial), and Lockport (3.9% Multiracial). Montegut is less Multiracial than neighboring Chauvin (6.9% Multiracial), and Bourg (7.9% 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.