Madison Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Madison Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,439 | 34.29% |
| Black or African American | 6,265 | 62.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 59 | 0.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 248 | 2.47% |
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Madison 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; Madison Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Madison Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Madison Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 34.29% are white, 62.48% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.59% are some other race and 2.47% are multiracial.
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Madison Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Madison Parish is Black or African American with a population of 6,265 (62.48% of the total population).
Madison 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 Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Madison Parish is Black or African American with a population of 6,265 (62.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 248 (2.47% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Madison Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 294 (2.93% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,734 (97.07% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Madison Parish, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 6,243 (64.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Madison Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Madison Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Madison 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 | 3,377 | 34.69% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,243 | 64.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 17 | 0.17% |
| 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) | 97 | 1.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Madison Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 180 (61.22% of the total Hispanic population).
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Madison Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Madison Parish's Hispanic population.
Madison Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 55 | 18.71% |
| Puerto Rican | 4 | 1.36% |
| Cuban | 55 | 18.71% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 180 | 61.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Madison Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.93% of Madison Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Madison Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 180 (61.22% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Madison Parish, LA have?
Madison Parish, LA has 6,265 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 62.48% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Madison Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Madison Parish, LA?
With 97.07% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Madison Parish.
That being said, with a 34.29% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Madison Parish.
What is the majority race in Madison Parish, LA?
With a population of 6,265 (62.48% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Madison Parish.
Whites are second largest race in Madison Parish, with 34.29% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
