Belcher, LA Demographics

A map of Belcher's Population by Race

Belcher, Louisiana had a population of 248 in 2020. It was 78.2% White, 20.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belcher, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Belcher is the 423rd 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).

Belcher's White Population

194 residents of Belcher identify as White, or 78.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Belcher considerably larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Belcher is ranked #142 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belcher is more White than neighboring Gilliam (56.9% White), Benton (52.9% White), Oil City (49.9% White), Hosston (74.2% White), and Mooringsport (76.2% White).

Belcher's Black Population

51 residents of Belcher identify as Black, or 20.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belcher slightly less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Belcher is ranked #261 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belcher is more Black than neighboring Hosston (18.9% Black), and Mooringsport (12.4% Black). Belcher is less Black than neighboring Gilliam (38.2% Black), Benton (35.1% Black), and Oil City (41.4% Black).

Belcher's Asian Population

0 residents of Belcher identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belcher roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Belcher is ranked #330 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Belcher is less Asian than neighboring Benton (1.3% Asian), and Oil City (0.2% Asian).

Belcher's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Belcher identify as Hispanic, or 0.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belcher slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Belcher is ranked #469 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belcher is less Hispanic than neighboring Gilliam (2.4% Hispanic), Benton (4.5% Hispanic), Oil City (1.8% Hispanic), Hosston (1.2% Hispanic), and Mooringsport (2.9% Hispanic).

Belcher's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Belcher identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belcher roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Belcher is ranked #331 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belcher is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gilliam (0% Native American/Other). Belcher is less Native American/Other than neighboring Benton (0.9% Native American/Other), Oil City (1.2% Native American/Other), Hosston (1.6% Native American/Other), and Mooringsport (1.1% Native American/Other).

Belcher's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Belcher identify as Multiracial, or 0.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belcher roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Belcher is ranked #483 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belcher is less Multiracial than neighboring Gilliam (2.4% Multiracial), Benton (5.3% Multiracial), Oil City (5.4% Multiracial), Hosston (4.1% Multiracial), and Mooringsport (7.4% Multiracial).

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