Provencal, LA Demographics

A map of Provencal's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	453	476	80.3%	90.2%
Hispanic	96	13	17.0%	2.5%
Black	15	5	2.7%	0.9%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	1.3%
Multiracial	0	26	0.0%	4.9%

Provencal, Louisiana has an estimated population of 564, an increase from the 528 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Provencal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Provencal 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 Provencal, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Provencal is ranked the 341st 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). Provencal was ranked the 348th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Provencal's White Population

453 residents of Provencal, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Provencal is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Provencal ranks 51st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provencal's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Provencal's population has decreased from 90.2% to 80.3%.

Provencal is more White than neighboring Natchitoches (34.9% White), Natchez (1.7% White), Point Place (75.6% White), and Vienna Bend (31.3% White). Provencal is less White than neighboring Robeline (88.2% White).

Provencal's Black Population

15 residents of Provencal, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Provencal is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Provencal ranks 451st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provencal's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Provencal's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.7%.

Provencal is less Black than neighboring Robeline (11.8% Black), Natchitoches (55.6% Black), Natchez (98.3% Black), Point Place (16.2% Black), and Vienna Bend (62.3% Black).

Provencal's Asian Population

0 residents of Provencal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Provencal is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Provencal ranks 287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Provencal is less Asian than neighboring Natchitoches (0.7% Asian), and Point Place (0.6% Asian).

Provencal's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Provencal, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Provencal is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Provencal ranks 299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provencal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 638.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Provencal's population has increased from 2.5% to 17.0%.

Provencal is more Hispanic than neighboring Robeline (0% Hispanic), Natchitoches (4.4% Hispanic), Natchez (0% Hispanic), Point Place (2.7% Hispanic), and Vienna Bend (0.5% Hispanic).

Provencal's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Provencal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Provencal is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Provencal ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provencal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Provencal's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Provencal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Natchitoches (0.8% Native American/Other), Point Place (0.6% Native American/Other), and Vienna Bend (2.1% Native American/Other).

Provencal's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Provencal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Provencal is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Provencal ranks 78th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provencal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Provencal's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.0%.

Provencal is less Multiracial than neighboring Natchitoches (3.6% Multiracial), Point Place (4.2% Multiracial), and Vienna Bend (3.8% 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.