Louisiana Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2012, the Black or African American Alone population in Louisiana was 1,492,569 and represented 32.43% of the total Louisiana population (4,602,067).

Among Louisiana counties, Orleans Parish had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (225,232), followed by East Baton Rouge Parish (204,070), and Caddo Parish (123,390). Cameron Parish had the lowest (213).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's Black or African American Alone population, as well as the gender percentages when you interact with the map. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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Louisiana Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
Louisiana Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Orleans 225,232 60.88
East Baton Rouge 204,070 46.06
Caddo 123,390 47.94
Jefferson 116,720 26.89
Lafayette 59,296 26.06
Ouachita 57,552 37.07
Calcasieu 48,786 25.08
Rapides 42,388 32.11
Tangipahoa 37,524 30.35
St. Landry 34,687 41.55
St. Tammany 27,890 11.66
Bossier 25,843 20.98
Ascension 25,325 22.56
St. John the Baptist 24,447 54.67
Iberia 23,838 32.46
Terrebonne 21,154 18.93
Lincoln 19,360 41.16
St. Mary 17,472 32.61
Iberville 16,405 49.22
Natchitoches 16,308 41.45
St. Martin 16,035 30.45
Washington 14,371 30.79
St. Charles 13,983 26.67
Webster 13,754 33.62
Morehouse 12,999 47.48
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