Blanchard, LA population by race
The table below shows Blanchard's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,574 | 74.57% |
| Black or African American | 705 | 20.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 28 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 28 | 0.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 117 | 3.39% |
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Blanchard 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; Blanchard has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Blanchard's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Blanchard population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.57% are white, 20.42% are Black or African American, 0.81% are Asian, 0.81% are some other race and 3.39% are multiracial.
Blanchard '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Blanchard is White with a population of 2,574 (74.57% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 117 (3.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Blanchard, LA
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,452 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Blanchard is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,574 (74.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Blanchard, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Blanchard's Non-Hispanic population.
Blanchard 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 | 2,574 | 74.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 705 | 20.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 28 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 28 | 0.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 117 | 3.39% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Blanchard's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Blanchard, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Blanchard population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Blanchard's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Blanchard, LA have?
Blanchard, LA has 705 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 20.42% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Blanchard is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Blanchard, LA?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Blanchard is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 20.42% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Blanchard.
What is the majority race in Blanchard, LA?
With a population of 2,574 (74.57% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Blanchard.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Blanchard, with 20.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
