Louisiana Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Louisiana?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Louisiana is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 55.7% of the total population.

Q: Is Louisiana becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Louisiana has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 58.9/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Louisiana

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Louisiana Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

4,611,961

Diversity Score

58.9

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

55.7%%

Louisiana Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Louisiana Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Louisiana has increased significantly.

Louisiana Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	2,570,539	55.7%
Black / African American	1,407,844	30.5%
Hispanic or Latino	332,716	7.2%
Two or More Races	177,435	3.8%
Asian	78,910	1.7%
Other Race	23,463	0.5%
Native American	18,291	0.4%
Pacific Islander	2,763	0.1%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Louisiana

The largest racial or ethnic group in Louisiana is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 55.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Louisiana has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 58.9/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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