Arabi, LA Demographics

A map of Arabi's Population by Race

Arabi, Louisiana had a population of 4,533 in 2020. It was 60.4% White, 15.9% Black, 2.9% Asian, 14.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arabi, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Arabi is the 119th 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).

Arabi's White Population

2,739 residents of Arabi identify as White, or 60.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Arabi roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Arabi is ranked #255 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arabi is more White than neighboring Chalmette (50.8% White), Terrytown (25.8% White), Gretna (41.2% White), and Timberlane (37.5% White). Arabi is less White than neighboring Meraux (65.1% White).

Arabi's Black Population

721 residents of Arabi identify as Black, or 15.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arabi less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Arabi is ranked #296 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arabi is more Black than neighboring Meraux (14.8% Black). Arabi is less Black than neighboring Chalmette (25.8% Black), Terrytown (38.2% Black), Gretna (33% Black), and Timberlane (35.2% Black).

Arabi's Asian Population

133 residents of Arabi identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arabi roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Arabi is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arabi is more Asian than neighboring Gretna (2.8% Asian), and Meraux (2.2% Asian). Arabi is less Asian than neighboring Terrytown (4.7% Asian), and Timberlane (7.4% Asian).

Arabi's Hispanic Population

645 residents of Arabi identify as Hispanic, or 14.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arabi slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Arabi is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arabi is more Hispanic than neighboring Timberlane (14.1% Hispanic), and Meraux (12.8% Hispanic). Arabi is less Hispanic than neighboring Chalmette (15% Hispanic), Terrytown (27.7% Hispanic), and Gretna (18.7% Hispanic).

Arabi's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Arabi identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arabi roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Arabi is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arabi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Terrytown (0.8% Native American/Other), Timberlane (1.1% Native American/Other), and Meraux (0.9% Native American/Other). Arabi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chalmette (1.3% Native American/Other).

Arabi's Multiracial Population

240 residents of Arabi identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arabi roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Arabi is ranked #63 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arabi is more Multiracial than neighboring Chalmette (4.1% Multiracial), Terrytown (2.8% Multiracial), Gretna (3.1% Multiracial), Timberlane (4.6% Multiracial), and Meraux (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.