In 2023, **** percent of Louisiana residents were Black or African American. A further **** percent of the population were white, and *** percent of Louisiana residents were of two or more races in that same year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Louisiana by race. It includes the population of Louisiana across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Louisiana across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Louisiana population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 57.97% are white, 31.05% are Black or African American, 0.60% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.73% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.32% are some other race and 6.27% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Louisiana
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Louisiana is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Louisiana total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Louisiana by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Louisiana across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Louisiana across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Louisiana, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2.6 million (60.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Louisiana
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Louisiana is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Louisiana total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 304 cities in the Louisiana by Non-Hispanic White population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Non-Hispanic White Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Louisiana by their Non-Hispanic White population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Non-Hispanic White Population: The Non-Hispanic White population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Non-Hispanic White. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Louisiana Non-Hispanic White Population: This tells us how much of the entire Louisiana Non-Hispanic White population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Orleans Parish, LA (B03002013E022071) from 2009 to 2023 about Orleans Parish, LA; New Orleans; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Franklin Parish, LA (B03002013E022041) from 2009 to 2023 about Franklin Parish, LA; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

In 2024, **** percent of Black people living in the United States were living below the poverty line, compared to *** percent of white people. That year, the overall poverty rate in the U.S. across all races and ethnicities was **** percent. Poverty in the United States The poverty threshold for a single person in the United States was measured at an annual income of ****** U.S. dollars in 2023. Among families of four, the poverty line increases to ****** U.S. dollars a year. Women and children are more likely to suffer from poverty. This is due to the fact that women are more likely than men to stay at home, to care for children. Furthermore, the gender-based wage gap impacts women's earning potential. Poverty data Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the United States has some of the highest poverty rates among OECD countries. While, the United States poverty rate has fluctuated since 1990, it has trended downwards since 2014. Similarly, the average median household income in the U.S. has mostly increased over the past decade, except for the covid-19 pandemic period. Among U.S. states, Louisiana had the highest poverty rate, which stood at some ** percent in 2024.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 59 counties in the Louisiana by Multi-Racial White population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each counties over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial White Population: This column displays the rank of counties in the Louisiana by their Multi-Racial White population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• counties: The counties for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial White Population: The Multi-Racial White population of the counties is shown in this column.
• % of Total counties Population: This shows what percentage of the total counties population identifies as Multi-Racial White. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Louisiana Multi-Racial White Population: This tells us how much of the entire Louisiana Multi-Racial White population lives in that counties. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Iberia Parish, LA (B03002003E022045) from 2009 to 2023 about Iberia Parish, LA; white; LA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (B03002013E022033) from 2009 to 2023 about East Baton Rouge Parish, LA; Baton Rouge; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Louisiana. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Louisiana population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 57.97% of the total residents in Louisiana. Notably, the median household income for White households is $72,467. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $73,895. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Louisiana, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Louisiana.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Iberville Parish, LA (B03002003E022047) from 2009 to 2023 about Iberville Parish, LA; Baton Rouge; white; LA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Jefferson Parish, LA (B03002013E022051) from 2009 to 2023 about Jefferson Parish, LA; New Orleans; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Helena Parish, LA (B03002003E022091) from 2009 to 2023 about St. Helena Parish, LA; Baton Rouge; white; LA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Cameron Parish, LA (B03002013E022023) from 2009 to 2023 about Cameron Parish, LA; Lake Charles; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in West Feliciana Parish, LA (B03002013E022125) from 2009 to 2023 about West Feliciana Parish, LA; Baton Rouge; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in St. Mary Parish, LA (B03002013E022101) from 2009 to 2023 about St. Mary Parish, LA; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Webster Parish, LA (B03002003E022119) from 2009 to 2023 about Webster Parish, LA; white; LA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Louisiana. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2011 and 2021, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Louisiana, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $8,598(22.87%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $37,593 in 2011 and $46,191 in 2021.
• Black or African American: In Louisiana, the median household income for Black or African American households was $49,470 in 2011(2022 inflation-adjusted dollars). However there is no reported data for 2021, indicating a lack of information for this specific year.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Louisiana.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• Please note: 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by Census Bureau due to impact on survey collection and analysis during COVID-19, thus for large cities (population 65,000 and above) median household income data is not available.
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Jackson Parish, LA (B03002013E022049) from 2009 to 2023 about Jackson Parish, LA; white; LA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.