FIGURE 1
Livingston Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Livingston Parish is White with a population of 123,496 (86.10% of the total population).
Livingston Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Livingston Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123,496 | 86.10% |
| Black or African American | 10,684 | 7.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 449 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 1,185 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | - |
| Some other race | 2,167 | 1.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,443 | 3.80% |
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Livingston 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; Livingston Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Livingston Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Livingston Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.10% are white, 7.45% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.83% are Asian, 1.51% are some other race and 3.80% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Livingston Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Livingston Parish is White with a population of 123,496 (86.10% of the total population).
Livingston 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 Livingston Parish is White with a population of 123,496 (86.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,443 (3.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Livingston Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 6,367 (4.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 137,058 (95.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Livingston Parish, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 121,384 (88.56% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Livingston Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Livingston Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Livingston 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 | 121,384 | 88.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,684 | 7.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 133 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 1,168 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 265 | 0.19% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,423 | 2.50% |
Among the Hispanic population in Livingston Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,995 (62.75% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Livingston Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Livingston Parish's Hispanic population.
Livingston Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,954 | 30.69% |
| Puerto Rican | 208 | 3.27% |
| Cuban | 210 | 3.30% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,995 | 62.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of Livingston Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.44% of Livingston Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Livingston Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,995 (62.75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Livingston Parish, LA have?
Livingston Parish, LA has 10,684 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.45% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Livingston Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Livingston Parish, LA?
With 95.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Livingston Parish.
That being said, with a 7.45% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Livingston Parish.
What is the majority race in Livingston Parish, LA?
With a population of 123,496 (86.10% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Livingston Parish.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Livingston Parish, with 7.45% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
