Webster Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Webster Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,275 | 63.31% |
| Black or African American | 12,355 | 33.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 81 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 30 | 0.08% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 920 | 2.50% |
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Webster 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; Webster Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Webster Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Webster Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.31% are white, 33.61% are Black or African American, 0.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.08% are some other race and 2.50% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Webster Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Webster Parish is White with a population of 23,275 (63.31% of the total population).
Webster 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 Webster Parish is White with a population of 23,275 (63.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 920 (2.50% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Webster Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 828 (2.25% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 35,933 (97.75% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Webster Parish, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 22,711 (63.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Webster Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Webster Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Webster 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 | 22,711 | 63.20% |
| Black or African American alone | 12,323 | 34.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 81 | 0.23% |
| Asian alone | 93 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 7 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 20 | 0.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 698 | 1.94% |
Among the Hispanic population in Webster Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 625 (75.48% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Webster Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Webster Parish's Hispanic population.
Webster Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 625 | 75.48% |
| Puerto Rican | 69 | 8.33% |
| Cuban | 9 | 1.09% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 15.10% |
Things to know
What percentage of Webster Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.25% of Webster Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Webster Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 625 (75.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Webster Parish, LA have?
Webster Parish, LA has 12,355 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 33.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Webster Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Webster Parish, LA?
With 97.75% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Webster Parish.
That being said, with a 33.61% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Webster Parish.
What is the majority race in Webster Parish, LA?
With a population of 23,275 (63.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Webster Parish.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Webster Parish, with 33.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
