Urania, LA Demographics

A map of Urania's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	656	597	52.9%	85.5%
Black	389	52	31.4%	7.4%
Hispanic	166	25	13.4%	3.6%
Multiracial	29	21	2.3%	3.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Urania, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,240, a dramatic increase from the 698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 31.4% Black, 13.4% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Urania, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Urania 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 Urania, that probability was 26.1% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Urania is ranked the 252nd 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). Urania was ranked the 316th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Urania's White Population

656 residents of Urania, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Urania is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Urania ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urania's White population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Urania's population has decreased from 85.5% to 52.9%.

Urania is more White than neighboring Good Pine (17.7% White). Urania is less White than neighboring Tullos (96.5% White), Olla (87.2% White), Georgetown (97.1% White), and Trout (100% White).

Urania's Black Population

389 residents of Urania, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Urania is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Urania ranks 364th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urania's Black population has grown by an estimated 648.1%. Black residents' share of Urania's population has increased from 7.4% to 31.4%.

Urania is more Black than neighboring Tullos (2.2% Black), Olla (2% Black), Georgetown (0% Black), Trout (0% Black), and Good Pine (22.6% Black).

Urania's Asian Population

0 residents of Urania, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Urania is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Urania ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urania's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Urania's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Urania's Hispanic Population

166 residents of Urania, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Urania is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Urania ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urania's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 564.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Urania's population has increased from 3.6% to 13.4%.

Urania is more Hispanic than neighboring Tullos (0.9% Hispanic), Olla (7.1% Hispanic), Georgetown (1.8% Hispanic), and Trout (0% Hispanic). Urania is less Hispanic than neighboring Good Pine (59.7% Hispanic).

Urania's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Urania, 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 Urania is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Urania ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urania's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Urania's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Urania is less Native American/Other than neighboring Georgetown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Urania's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Urania, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Urania is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Urania ranks 299th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urania's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Urania's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Urania is more Multiracial than neighboring Tullos (0.4% Multiracial), Georgetown (0.6% Multiracial), Trout (0% Multiracial), and Good Pine (0% Multiracial). Urania is less Multiracial than neighboring Olla (3.7% 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.