Presquille, LA Demographics
A map of Presquille's Population by Race
Presquille, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,062, a large increase from the 1,703 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 9.8% Native American/Other, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Presquille, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Presquille has become 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 Presquille, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Presquille is ranked the 197th 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). Presquille was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Presquille's White Population
1,776 residents of Presquille, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Presquille is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Presquille ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Presquille's White population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Presquille's population has decreased from 89.1% to 86.1%.
Presquille is more White than neighboring Bourg (81.7% White), Houma (64.8% White), Bayou Blue (70.7% White), Montegut (74.2% White), and Chauvin (81.2% White).
Presquille's Black Population
0 residents of Presquille, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Presquille is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Presquille ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Presquille's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Presquille's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.
Presquille is less Black than neighboring Bourg (1.7% Black), Houma (19.5% Black), Bayou Blue (9.7% Black), Montegut (0.3% Black), and Chauvin (0.3% Black).
Presquille's Asian Population
0 residents of Presquille, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Presquille is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Presquille ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Presquille's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Presquille's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Presquille is less Asian than neighboring Houma (0.8% Asian), and Chauvin (0.1% Asian).
Presquille's Hispanic Population
32 residents of Presquille, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Presquille is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Presquille ranks 364th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Presquille's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Presquille's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.
Presquille is less Hispanic than neighboring Bourg (2.4% Hispanic), Houma (7.5% Hispanic), Bayou Blue (8.6% Hispanic), Montegut (7.4% Hispanic), and Chauvin (4.9% Hispanic).
Presquille's Native American/Other Population
202 residents of Presquille, or 9.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Presquille is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Presquille ranks 27th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Presquille's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 260.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Presquille's population has increased from 3.3% to 9.8%.
Presquille is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bourg (6.2% Native American/Other), Houma (2.3% Native American/Other), Bayou Blue (4.9% Native American/Other), and Chauvin (6.6% Native American/Other). Presquille is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montegut (12.6% Native American/Other).
Presquille's Multiracial Population
52 residents of Presquille, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Presquille is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Presquille ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Presquille's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Presquille's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.5%.
Presquille is less Multiracial than neighboring Bourg (7.9% Multiracial), Houma (5.2% Multiracial), Bayou Blue (6.1% Multiracial), Montegut (5.5% Multiracial), and Chauvin (6.9% 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.