Gueydan, LA population by race
The table below shows Gueydan's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 82.62% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 15.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24 | 1.97% |
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Gueydan 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; Gueydan has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Gueydan's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Gueydan population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.62% are white, 15.41% are Black or African American and 1.97% are multiracial.
Gueydan '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Gueydan is White with a population of 1,008 (82.62% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 24 (1.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gueydan, LA
By ethnicity, 17 (1.39% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,203 (98.61% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gueydan, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 992 (82.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gueydan, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gueydan's Non-Hispanic population.
Gueydan 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 | 992 | 82.46% |
| Black or African American alone | 188 | 15.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23 | 1.91% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gueydan, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16 (94.12% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gueydan, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gueydan's Hispanic population.
Gueydan Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1 | 5.88% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 94.12% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gueydan, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.39% of Gueydan population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gueydan, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16 (94.12% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gueydan, LA have?
Gueydan, LA has 188 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.41% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gueydan is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gueydan, LA?
With 98.61% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gueydan.
That being said, with a 15.41% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Gueydan.
What is the majority race in Gueydan, LA?
With a population of 1,008 (82.62% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gueydan.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Gueydan, with 15.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
