Pointe Coupee Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Pointe Coupee Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,829 | 62.12% |
| Black or African American | 6,984 | 33.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 51 | 0.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 685 | 3.32% |
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Pointe Coupee 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; Pointe Coupee Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pointe Coupee Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pointe Coupee Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 62.12% are white, 33.82% are Black or African American, 0.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.31% are Asian, 0.25% are some other race and 3.32% are multiracial.
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Pointe Coupee Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Pointe Coupee Parish is White with a population of 12,829 (62.12% of the total population).
Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish is White with a population of 12,829 (62.12% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 685 (3.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 649 (3.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 20,003 (96.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pointe Coupee Parish, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,360 (61.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pointe Coupee Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Pointe Coupee 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 | 12,360 | 61.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,984 | 34.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 40 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 63 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 23 | 0.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 533 | 2.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pointe Coupee Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 440 (67.80% of the total Hispanic population).
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Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pointe Coupee Parish's Hispanic population.
Pointe Coupee Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 440 | 67.80% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 95 | 14.64% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 114 | 17.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pointe Coupee Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.14% of Pointe Coupee Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pointe Coupee Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 440 (67.80% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pointe Coupee Parish, LA have?
Pointe Coupee Parish, LA has 6,984 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 33.82% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pointe Coupee Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA?
With 96.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pointe Coupee Parish.
That being said, with a 33.82% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Pointe Coupee Parish.
What is the majority race in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA?
With a population of 12,829 (62.12% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pointe Coupee Parish.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Pointe Coupee Parish, with 33.82% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
