Ville Platte, LA population by race
The table below shows Ville Platte's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 1,616 | 25.39% |
Black or African American | 4,334 | 68.10% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 13 | 0.20% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.31% |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 381 | 5.99% |
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Ville Platte 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; Ville Platte has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ville Platte's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ville Platte population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.39% are white, 68.10% are Black or African American, 0.20% are Asian, 0.31% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 5.99% are multiracial.
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Ville Platte, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Ville Platte is Black or African American with a population of 4,334 (68.10% of the total population).
Ville Platte '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ville Platte is Black or African American with a population of 4,334 (68.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 381 (5.99% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ville Platte, LA
By ethnicity, 14 (0.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,350 (99.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ville Platte, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 4,334 (68.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ville Platte, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ville Platte's Non-Hispanic population.
Ville Platte 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 | 1,616 | 25.45% |
Black or African American alone | 4,334 | 68.25% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 13 | 0.20% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 20 | 0.31% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 367 | 5.78% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ville Platte, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ville Platte, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ville Platte's Hispanic population.
Ville Platte Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ville Platte, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.22% of Ville Platte population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ville Platte, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ville Platte, LA have?
Ville Platte, LA has 4,334 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 68.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ville Platte is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ville Platte, LA?
With 99.78% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ville Platte.
That being said, with a 25.39% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Ville Platte.
What is the majority race in Ville Platte, LA?
With a population of 4,334 (68.10% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Ville Platte.
Whites are second largest race in Ville Platte, with 25.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates