West Monroe, LA Demographics

A map of West Monroe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,800	7,082	45.6%	54.0%
Black	5,237	4,607	41.1%	35.2%
Hispanic	1,292	744	10.2%	5.7%
Multiracial	258	478	2.0%	3.6%
Asian	115	116	0.9%	0.9%
Native American/Other	27	76	0.2%	0.6%

West Monroe, Louisiana has an estimated population of 12,729, a slight decrease from the 13,103 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% White, 41.1% Black, 10.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Monroe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Monroe has become 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 West Monroe, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Monroe is ranked the 40th 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). West Monroe was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Monroe's White Population

5,800 residents of West Monroe, or 45.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Monroe is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. West Monroe ranks 296th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's White population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of West Monroe's population has decreased from 54.0% to 45.6%.

West Monroe is more White than neighboring Monroe (34.1% White), and Richwood (9.5% White). West Monroe is less White than neighboring Brownsville (54.6% White), Bawcomville (71.3% White), and Claiborne (86.2% White).

West Monroe's Black Population

5,237 residents of West Monroe, or 41.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Monroe is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. West Monroe ranks 186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Black residents' share of West Monroe's population has increased from 35.2% to 41.1%.

West Monroe is more Black than neighboring Brownsville (31.4% Black), Bawcomville (13.8% Black), and Claiborne (7.4% Black). West Monroe is less Black than neighboring Monroe (59.8% Black), and Richwood (85.9% Black).

West Monroe's Asian Population

115 residents of West Monroe, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Monroe is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. West Monroe ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of West Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

West Monroe is more Asian than neighboring Brownsville (0% Asian), Bawcomville (0.3% Asian), and Richwood (0% Asian). West Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Claiborne (2.4% Asian), and Monroe (1.9% Asian).

West Monroe's Hispanic Population

1,292 residents of West Monroe, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Monroe is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Monroe ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Monroe's population has increased from 5.7% to 10.2%.

West Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Bawcomville (10% Hispanic), Claiborne (2.6% Hispanic), Monroe (2.7% Hispanic), and Richwood (3.1% Hispanic). West Monroe is less Hispanic than neighboring Brownsville (10.6% Hispanic).

West Monroe's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of West Monroe, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Monroe is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Monroe ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bawcomville (0% Native American/Other), Claiborne (0% Native American/Other), and Richwood (0% Native American/Other). West Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monroe (0.3% Native American/Other).

West Monroe's Multiracial Population

258 residents of West Monroe, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Monroe is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Monroe ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Monroe's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.0%.

West Monroe is more Multiracial than neighboring Claiborne (1.4% Multiracial), Monroe (1.2% Multiracial), and Richwood (1.5% Multiracial). West Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Brownsville (3.1% Multiracial), and Bawcomville (4.7% 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.