Poydras, LA Demographics

A map of Poydras's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,084	1,584	48.0%	62.5%
Hispanic	837	439	37.0%	17.3%
Multiracial	138	94	6.1%	3.7%
Native American/Other	104	35	4.6%	1.4%
Black	97	373	4.3%	14.7%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	0.4%

Poydras, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,260, a large decrease from the 2,536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.0% White, 37.0% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.6% Native American/Other, 4.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poydras, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poydras has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Poydras, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poydras is ranked the 185th 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). Poydras was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poydras's White Population

1,084 residents of Poydras, or 48.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poydras is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Poydras ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poydras's White population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. White residents' share of Poydras's population has decreased from 62.5% to 48.0%.

Poydras is more White than neighboring Violet (24.4% White). Poydras is less White than neighboring Meraux (74.8% White), Chalmette (51.6% White), and Belle Chasse (72.9% White).

Poydras's Black Population

97 residents of Poydras, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poydras is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Poydras ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poydras's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.0%. Black residents' share of Poydras's population has decreased from 14.7% to 4.3%.

Poydras is less Black than neighboring Violet (66.5% Black), Meraux (9.2% Black), Chalmette (27.4% Black), Belle Chasse (11.6% Black), and New Orleans Station (13% Black).

Poydras's Asian Population

0 residents of Poydras, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poydras is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Poydras ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Poydras is less Asian than neighboring Violet (1.5% Asian), Meraux (1.6% Asian), Chalmette (1.8% Asian), Belle Chasse (1.7% Asian), and New Orleans Station (5.1% Asian).

Poydras's Hispanic Population

837 residents of Poydras, or 37.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poydras is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Poydras ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poydras's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Poydras's population has increased from 17.3% to 37.0%.

Poydras is more Hispanic than neighboring Violet (7.1% Hispanic), Meraux (10.8% Hispanic), Chalmette (13.2% Hispanic), Belle Chasse (8% Hispanic), and New Orleans Station (30.7% Hispanic).

Poydras's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Poydras, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poydras is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Poydras ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poydras's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 197.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poydras's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.6%.

Poydras is more Native American/Other than neighboring Violet (0% Native American/Other), Meraux (2% Native American/Other), Chalmette (0.4% Native American/Other), Belle Chasse (1.6% Native American/Other), and New Orleans Station (0% Native American/Other).

Poydras's Multiracial Population

138 residents of Poydras, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poydras is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Poydras ranks 195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poydras's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Poydras's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.1%.

Poydras is more Multiracial than neighboring Violet (0.5% Multiracial), Meraux (1.6% Multiracial), Chalmette (5.5% Multiracial), Belle Chasse (4.1% Multiracial), and New Orleans Station (3.2% 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.