Youngsville, LA Demographics

A map of Youngsville's Population by Race

Youngsville, Louisiana has an estimated population of 17,427, an increase from the 15,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 9.6% Black, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Youngsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Youngsville has become considerably less 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 Youngsville, that probability was 37.1% in 2020 and 27.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Youngsville is ranked the 28th 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). Youngsville was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Youngsville's White Population

14,758 residents of Youngsville, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Youngsville is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Youngsville ranks 138th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngsville's White population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Youngsville's population has increased from 78.4% to 84.7%.

Youngsville is more White than neighboring Broussard (74.1% White), Cade (76.8% White), Lafayette (56.1% White), and Maurice (74.8% White). Youngsville is less White than neighboring Milton (94.6% White).

Youngsville's Black Population

1,665 residents of Youngsville, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Youngsville is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Youngsville ranks 347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngsville's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Black residents' share of Youngsville's population has increased from 9.1% to 9.6%.

Youngsville is more Black than neighboring Milton (4.3% Black), and Maurice (6.7% Black). Youngsville is less Black than neighboring Broussard (16.6% Black), Cade (15.3% Black), and Lafayette (29% Black).

Youngsville's Asian Population

33 residents of Youngsville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Youngsville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Youngsville ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Asian residents' share of Youngsville's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.2%.

Youngsville is less Asian than neighboring Broussard (1.7% Asian), Milton (0.8% Asian), Cade (1.2% Asian), Lafayette (2.2% Asian), and Maurice (9.4% Asian).

Youngsville's Hispanic Population

601 residents of Youngsville, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Youngsville is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Youngsville ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngsville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Youngsville's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.4%.

Youngsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Milton (0% Hispanic). Youngsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Broussard (4.8% Hispanic), Cade (4.3% Hispanic), Lafayette (8.1% Hispanic), and Maurice (5.1% Hispanic).

Youngsville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Youngsville, 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 Youngsville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Youngsville ranks 309th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Youngsville's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Youngsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cade (0.2% Native American/Other), Lafayette (0.5% Native American/Other), and Maurice (0.2% Native American/Other).

Youngsville's Multiracial Population

370 residents of Youngsville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Youngsville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Youngsville ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngsville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Youngsville's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.1%.

Youngsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Milton (0.4% Multiracial). Youngsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Broussard (2.9% Multiracial), Cade (2.2% Multiracial), Lafayette (4% Multiracial), and Maurice (3.9% 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.