Amelia, LA Demographics
A map of Amelia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 1,048 | 49.2% |
White | 583 | 27.3% |
Asian | 253 | 11.9% |
Black | 172 | 8.1% |
Multiracial | 59 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 17 | 0.8% |
Amelia, Louisiana had a population of 2,132 in 2020. It was 27.3% White, 8.1% Black, 11.9% Asian, 49.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Amelia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Amelia is the 186th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Amelia's White Population
583 residents of Amelia identify as White, or 27.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Amelia considerably less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Amelia is ranked #422 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Amelia is more White than neighboring Siracusaville (4.4% White). Amelia is less White than neighboring Bayou L'Ourse (78.6% White), Morgan City (57.9% White), Berwick (75.5% White), and Bayou Vista (75.3% White).
Amelia's Black Population
172 residents of Amelia identify as Black, or 8.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Amelia considerably less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Amelia is ranked #356 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Amelia is more Black than neighboring Bayou L'Ourse (3% Black), and Bayou Vista (7.9% Black). Amelia is less Black than neighboring Siracusaville (88.9% Black), Morgan City (21.9% Black), and Berwick (10.8% Black).
Amelia's Asian Population
253 residents of Amelia identify as Asian, or 11.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Amelia slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Amelia is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Amelia is more Asian than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Asian), Bayou L'Ourse (1.2% Asian), Morgan City (1.6% Asian), Berwick (0.5% Asian), and Bayou Vista (0.5% Asian).
Amelia's Hispanic Population
1,048 residents of Amelia identify as Hispanic, or 49.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Amelia considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Amelia is ranked #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Amelia is more Hispanic than neighboring Siracusaville (3.4% Hispanic), Bayou L'Ourse (11.2% Hispanic), Morgan City (13.5% Hispanic), Berwick (8.3% Hispanic), and Bayou Vista (10.2% Hispanic).
Amelia's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of Amelia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Amelia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Amelia is ranked #187 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Amelia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Native American/Other). Amelia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou L'Ourse (2.1% Native American/Other), Morgan City (1.2% Native American/Other), Berwick (1% Native American/Other), and Bayou Vista (1.8% Native American/Other).
Amelia's Multiracial Population
59 residents of Amelia identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Amelia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Amelia is ranked #316 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Amelia is less Multiracial than neighboring Siracusaville (3.4% Multiracial), Bayou L'Ourse (4% Multiracial), Morgan City (3.9% Multiracial), Berwick (3.8% Multiracial), and Bayou Vista (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.