Terrytown, LA Demographics

A map of Terrytown's Population by Race

Terrytown, Louisiana has an estimated population of 24,726, a slight decrease from the 25,278 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.7% Hispanic, 35.4% Black, 22.6% White, 4.1% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Terrytown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Terrytown has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Terrytown, that probability was 70.8% in 2020 and 69.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Terrytown is ranked the 18th 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). Terrytown was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Terrytown's White Population

5,593 residents of Terrytown, or 22.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Terrytown is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Terrytown ranks 426th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrytown's White population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Terrytown's population has decreased from 25.8% to 22.6%.

Terrytown is less White than neighboring Timberlane (25.5% White), Gretna (38% White), Harvey (25.8% White), Belle Chasse (72.9% White), and Arabi (60.6% White).

Terrytown's Black Population

8,757 residents of Terrytown, or 35.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Terrytown is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Terrytown ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrytown's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Black residents' share of Terrytown's population has decreased from 38.2% to 35.4%.

Terrytown is more Black than neighboring Gretna (30% Black), Belle Chasse (11.6% Black), and Arabi (13.7% Black). Terrytown is less Black than neighboring Timberlane (43.8% Black), and Harvey (43.6% Black).

Terrytown's Asian Population

1,006 residents of Terrytown, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Terrytown is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Terrytown ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrytown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Asian residents' share of Terrytown's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

Terrytown is more Asian than neighboring Gretna (3.7% Asian), and Belle Chasse (1.7% Asian). Terrytown is less Asian than neighboring Timberlane (8.9% Asian), Harvey (8% Asian), and Arabi (5.5% Asian).

Terrytown's Hispanic Population

8,825 residents of Terrytown, or 35.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Terrytown is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Terrytown ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrytown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Terrytown's population has increased from 27.7% to 35.7%.

Terrytown is more Hispanic than neighboring Timberlane (17.3% Hispanic), Gretna (24.5% Hispanic), Harvey (20.1% Hispanic), Belle Chasse (8% Hispanic), and Arabi (14.1% Hispanic).

Terrytown's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of Terrytown, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Terrytown is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Terrytown ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrytown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Terrytown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Terrytown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harvey (0.1% Native American/Other), and Arabi (0.4% Native American/Other). Terrytown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Timberlane (1.5% Native American/Other), Gretna (1% Native American/Other), and Belle Chasse (1.6% Native American/Other).

Terrytown's Multiracial Population

404 residents of Terrytown, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Terrytown is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Terrytown ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrytown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Terrytown's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.6%.

Terrytown is less Multiracial than neighboring Timberlane (3% Multiracial), Gretna (2.8% Multiracial), Harvey (2.4% Multiracial), Belle Chasse (4.1% Multiracial), and Arabi (5.7% 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.