East Baton Rouge Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows East Baton Rouge Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203,084 | 44.70% |
| Black or African American | 205,448 | 45.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 691 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 14,103 | 3.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 10,273 | 2.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 20,770 | 4.57% |
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East Baton Rouge Parish 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; East Baton Rouge Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that East Baton Rouge Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of East Baton Rouge Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 44.70% are white, 45.22% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.10% are Asian, 2.26% are some other race and 4.57% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in East Baton Rouge Parish is Black or African American with a population of 205,448 (45.22% of the total population).
East Baton Rouge Parish 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in East Baton Rouge Parish is Black or African American with a population of 205,448 (45.22% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 20,770 (4.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 20,482 (4.51% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 433,887 (95.49% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in East Baton Rouge Parish, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 204,823 (47.21% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of East Baton Rouge Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
East Baton Rouge Parish 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 | 197,541 | 45.53% |
| Black or African American alone | 204,823 | 47.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 469 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 14,077 | 3.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1,498 | 0.35% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15,479 | 3.57% |
Among the Hispanic population in East Baton Rouge Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,948 (68.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of East Baton Rouge Parish's Hispanic population.
East Baton Rouge Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,775 | 23.31% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,127 | 5.50% |
| Cuban | 632 | 3.09% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13,948 | 68.10% |
Things to know
What percentage of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.51% of East Baton Rouge Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in East Baton Rouge Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,948 (68.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have?
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has 205,448 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 45.22% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in East Baton Rouge Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
With 95.49% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in East Baton Rouge Parish.
That being said, with a 44.70% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in East Baton Rouge Parish.
What is the majority race in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
With a population of 205,448 (45.22% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Whites are second largest race in East Baton Rouge Parish, with 44.70% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
