Franklin Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Franklin Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,180 | 66.73% |
| Black or African American | 6,008 | 30.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 17 | 0.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 490 | 2.48% |
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Franklin 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; Franklin Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Franklin Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Franklin Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.73% are white, 30.42% are Black or African American, 0.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.22% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.09% are some other race and 2.48% are multiracial.
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Franklin Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Franklin Parish is White with a population of 13,180 (66.73% of the total population).
Franklin Parish '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 White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Franklin Parish is White with a population of 13,180 (66.73% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 490 (2.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Franklin Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 328 (1.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 19,424 (98.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Franklin Parish, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,940 (66.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Franklin Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Franklin Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Franklin 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 | 12,940 | 66.62% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,007 | 30.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 9 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 44 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 4 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 420 | 2.16% |
Among the Hispanic population in Franklin Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 235 (71.65% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Franklin Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Franklin Parish's Hispanic population.
Franklin Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 235 | 71.65% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 1 | 0.30% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 92 | 28.05% |
Things to know
What percentage of Franklin Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.66% of Franklin Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Franklin Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 235 (71.65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Franklin Parish, LA have?
Franklin Parish, LA has 6,008 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 30.42% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Franklin Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Franklin Parish, LA?
With 98.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Franklin Parish.
That being said, with a 30.42% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Franklin Parish.
What is the majority race in Franklin Parish, LA?
With a population of 13,180 (66.73% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Franklin Parish.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Franklin Parish, with 30.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
