Jackson Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Jackson Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,211 | 67.65% |
| Black or African American | 3,877 | 25.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 335 | 2.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 576 | 3.82% |
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Jackson 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; Jackson Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Jackson Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Jackson Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.65% are white, 25.69% are Black or African American, 0.44% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.10% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.22% are some other race and 3.82% are multiracial.
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Jackson Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Jackson Parish is White with a population of 10,211 (67.65% of the total population).
Jackson 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 Jackson Parish is White with a population of 10,211 (67.65% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 576 (3.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Jackson Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 297 (1.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,796 (98.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Jackson Parish, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,158 (68.65% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Jackson Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Jackson Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Jackson 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 | 10,158 | 68.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,877 | 26.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 67 | 0.45% |
| Asian alone | 14 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 12 | 0.08% |
| Some other race alone | 182 | 1.23% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 486 | 3.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Jackson Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 131 (44.11% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Jackson Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Jackson Parish's Hispanic population.
Jackson Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 113 | 38.05% |
| Puerto Rican | 52 | 17.51% |
| Cuban | 1 | 0.34% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 131 | 44.11% |
Things to know
What percentage of Jackson Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.97% of Jackson Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Jackson Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 131 (44.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Jackson Parish, LA have?
Jackson Parish, LA has 3,877 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 25.69% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Jackson Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Jackson Parish, LA?
With 98.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Jackson Parish.
That being said, with a 25.69% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Jackson Parish.
What is the majority race in Jackson Parish, LA?
With a population of 10,211 (67.65% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Jackson Parish.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Jackson Parish, with 25.69% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
