Timberlane, LA Demographics

A map of Timberlane's Population by Race

Timberlane, Louisiana has an estimated population of 10,886, an increase from the 10,364 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.8% Black, 25.5% White, 17.3% Hispanic, 8.9% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Timberlane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Timberlane is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Timberlane, that probability was 70.8% in 2020 and 70.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Timberlane is ranked the 55th 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). Timberlane was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Timberlane's White Population

2,771 residents of Timberlane, or 25.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Timberlane is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Timberlane ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlane's White population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. White residents' share of Timberlane's population has decreased from 37.5% to 25.5%.

Timberlane is more White than neighboring Terrytown (22.6% White). Timberlane is less White than neighboring Belle Chasse (72.9% White), Harvey (25.8% White), Gretna (38% White), and New Orleans Station (48% White).

Timberlane's Black Population

4,767 residents of Timberlane, or 43.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Timberlane is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Timberlane ranks 185th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlane's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Black residents' share of Timberlane's population has increased from 35.2% to 43.8%.

Timberlane is more Black than neighboring Terrytown (35.4% Black), Belle Chasse (11.6% Black), Harvey (43.6% Black), Gretna (30% Black), and New Orleans Station (13% Black).

Timberlane's Asian Population

967 residents of Timberlane, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Timberlane is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Timberlane ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlane's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Asian residents' share of Timberlane's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.9%.

Timberlane is more Asian than neighboring Terrytown (4.1% Asian), Belle Chasse (1.7% Asian), Harvey (8% Asian), Gretna (3.7% Asian), and New Orleans Station (5.1% Asian).

Timberlane's Hispanic Population

1,886 residents of Timberlane, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Timberlane is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Timberlane ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlane's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Timberlane's population has increased from 14.1% to 17.3%.

Timberlane is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Chasse (8% Hispanic). Timberlane is less Hispanic than neighboring Terrytown (35.7% Hispanic), Harvey (20.1% Hispanic), Gretna (24.5% Hispanic), and New Orleans Station (30.7% Hispanic).

Timberlane's Native American/Other Population

163 residents of Timberlane, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Timberlane is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Timberlane ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlane's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Timberlane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Timberlane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Terrytown (0.6% Native American/Other), Harvey (0.1% Native American/Other), Gretna (1% Native American/Other), and New Orleans Station (0% Native American/Other). Timberlane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Chasse (1.6% Native American/Other).

Timberlane's Multiracial Population

332 residents of Timberlane, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Timberlane is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Timberlane ranks 99th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlane's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Timberlane's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.0%.

Timberlane is more Multiracial than neighboring Terrytown (1.6% Multiracial), Harvey (2.4% Multiracial), and Gretna (2.8% Multiracial). Timberlane is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.