Broussard, LA Demographics
A map of Broussard's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,770 | 72.8% |
Black | 2,129 | 15.9% |
Hispanic | 694 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 441 | 3.3% |
Asian | 264 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 119 | 0.9% |
Broussard, Louisiana had a population of 13,417 in 2020. It was 72.8% White, 15.9% Black, 2.0% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Broussard, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Broussard is the 36th 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).
Broussard's White Population
9,770 residents of Broussard identify as White, or 72.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Broussard larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Broussard is ranked #185 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Broussard is more White than neighboring Cade (55.2% White), Lafayette (56.9% White), and St. Martinville (34.4% White). Broussard is less White than neighboring Youngsville (78.4% White), and Milton (88.3% White).
Broussard's Black Population
2,129 residents of Broussard identify as Black, or 15.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Broussard less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Broussard is ranked #296 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Broussard is more Black than neighboring Youngsville (9.1% Black), and Milton (4.1% Black). Broussard is less Black than neighboring Cade (33% Black), Lafayette (30.5% Black), and St. Martinville (60.2% Black).
Broussard's Asian Population
264 residents of Broussard identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Broussard roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Broussard is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Broussard is more Asian than neighboring Milton (0.8% Asian), and St. Martinville (0.4% Asian). Broussard is less Asian than neighboring Youngsville (2.2% Asian), Cade (3.4% Asian), and Lafayette (2.6% Asian).
Broussard's Hispanic Population
694 residents of Broussard identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Broussard roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Broussard is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Broussard is more Hispanic than neighboring Cade (4.6% Hispanic), Milton (3.7% Hispanic), and St. Martinville (2% Hispanic). Broussard is less Hispanic than neighboring Youngsville (6.3% Hispanic), and Lafayette (6.2% Hispanic).
Broussard's Native American/Other Population
119 residents of Broussard identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Broussard roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Broussard is ranked #156 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Broussard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Youngsville (0.5% Native American/Other), Lafayette (0.7% Native American/Other), Milton (0.5% Native American/Other), and St. Martinville (0.6% Native American/Other).
Broussard's Multiracial Population
441 residents of Broussard identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Broussard roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Broussard is ranked #242 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Broussard is more Multiracial than neighboring Cade (3% Multiracial), Lafayette (3.1% Multiracial), Milton (2.7% Multiracial), and St. Martinville (2.3% Multiracial). Broussard is less Multiracial than neighboring Youngsville (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.