Leesville, LA population by race
The table below shows Leesville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,988 | 52.60% |
| Black or African American | 2,075 | 36.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 104 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 146 | 2.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 143 | 2.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 224 | 3.94% |
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Leesville 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; Leesville has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Leesville's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Leesville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 52.60% are white, 36.53% are Black or African American, 1.83% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.57% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.52% are some other race and 3.94% are multiracial.
Leesville '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Leesville is White with a population of 2,988 (52.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 224 (3.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Leesville, LA
By ethnicity, 572 (10.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,109 (89.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Leesville, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,663 (52.12% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Leesville, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Leesville's Non-Hispanic population.
Leesville 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 | 2,663 | 52.12% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,050 | 40.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 88 | 1.72% |
| Asian alone | 120 | 2.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 22 | 0.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 165 | 3.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Leesville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 300 (52.45% of the total Hispanic population).
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Leesville, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Leesville's Hispanic population.
Leesville Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 300 | 52.45% |
| Puerto Rican | 126 | 22.03% |
| Cuban | 10 | 1.75% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 136 | 23.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Leesville, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.07% of Leesville population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Leesville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 300 (52.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Leesville, LA have?
Leesville, LA has 2,075 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 36.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Leesville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Leesville, LA?
With 89.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Leesville.
That being said, with a 36.53% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Leesville.
What is the majority race in Leesville, LA?
With a population of 2,988 (52.60% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Leesville.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Leesville, with 36.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
