Arcadia, LA population by race
The table below shows Arcadia's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 28.62% |
| Black or African American | 1,814 | 66.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 35 | 1.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 70 | 2.57% |
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Arcadia population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Arcadia has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Arcadia's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Arcadia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 28.62% are white, 66.57% are Black or African American, 0.95% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.28% are some other race and 2.57% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Arcadia, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Arcadia is Black or African American with a population of 1,814 (66.57% of the total population).
Arcadia 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Arcadia is Black or African American with a population of 1,814 (66.57% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 70 (2.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Arcadia, LA
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,725 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Arcadia is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 1,814 (66.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Arcadia, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Arcadia's Non-Hispanic population.
Arcadia Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 780 | 28.62% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,814 | 66.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 26 | 0.95% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 35 | 1.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 70 | 2.57% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Arcadia's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Arcadia, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Arcadia population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Arcadia's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Arcadia, LA have?
Arcadia, LA has 1,814 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 66.57% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Arcadia is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Arcadia, LA?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Arcadia is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 28.62% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Arcadia.
What is the majority race in Arcadia, LA?
With a population of 1,814 (66.57% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Arcadia.
Whites are second largest race in Arcadia, with 28.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
