Basile, LA Demographics

A map of Basile's Population by Race

Basile, Louisiana had a population of 1,214 in 2020. It was 69.1% White, 19.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Basile, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Basile is the 244th 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).

Basile's White Population

839 residents of Basile identify as White, or 69.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Basile larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Basile is ranked #208 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Basile is more White than neighboring Elton (49.7% White), Eunice (57.8% White), Oberlin (49.9% White), and Mamou (47.5% White). Basile is less White than neighboring Iota (89.6% White).

Basile's Black Population

234 residents of Basile identify as Black, or 19.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Basile slightly less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Basile is ranked #272 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Basile is more Black than neighboring Iota (5.2% Black). Basile is less Black than neighboring Elton (37.2% Black), Eunice (34.9% Black), Oberlin (37.7% Black), and Mamou (45.1% Black).

Basile's Asian Population

15 residents of Basile identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Basile roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Basile is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Basile is more Asian than neighboring Elton (0.6% Asian), Eunice (0.9% Asian), Iota (0% Asian), Oberlin (1.1% Asian), and Mamou (0.5% Asian).

Basile's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Basile identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Basile roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Basile is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Basile is more Hispanic than neighboring Elton (2.6% Hispanic), Eunice (2.9% Hispanic), Iota (2.4% Hispanic), and Mamou (1.7% Hispanic). Basile is less Hispanic than neighboring Oberlin (5.9% Hispanic).

Basile's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Basile 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 Basile roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Basile is ranked #187 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Basile is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eunice (0.4% Native American/Other), Iota (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mamou (0.4% Native American/Other). Basile is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elton (3.7% Native American/Other), and Oberlin (1.9% Native American/Other).

Basile's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Basile identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Basile roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Basile is ranked #77 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Basile is more Multiracial than neighboring Eunice (3% Multiracial), Iota (2.6% Multiracial), Oberlin (3.5% Multiracial), and Mamou (4.7% Multiracial). Basile is less Multiracial than neighboring Elton (6.1% Multiracial).

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