Eastwood, LA Demographics

A map of Eastwood's Population by Race

Eastwood, Louisiana has an estimated population of 4,440, a slight increase from the 4,390 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 12.3% Hispanic, 11.1% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eastwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eastwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Eastwood, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 44.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eastwood is ranked the 115th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. 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). Eastwood was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eastwood's White Population

3,214 residents of Eastwood, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eastwood is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Eastwood ranks 167th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastwood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Eastwood's population has decreased from 75.3% to 72.4%.

Eastwood is more White than neighboring Haughton (70.2% White), Bossier City (52.8% White), and Benton (48.5% White). Eastwood is less White than neighboring Red Chute (76.8% White), and Doyline (76.3% White).

Eastwood's Black Population

493 residents of Eastwood, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eastwood is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Eastwood ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.1%. Black residents' share of Eastwood's population has increased from 8.0% to 11.1%.

Eastwood is less Black than neighboring Red Chute (11.6% Black), Haughton (27.2% Black), Bossier City (27.6% Black), Doyline (15.3% Black), and Benton (31.2% Black).

Eastwood's Asian Population

6 residents of Eastwood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eastwood is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Eastwood ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Asian residents' share of Eastwood's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Eastwood is more Asian than neighboring Haughton (0% Asian), Doyline (0% Asian), and Benton (0% Asian). Eastwood is less Asian than neighboring Red Chute (0.9% Asian), and Bossier City (2% Asian).

Eastwood's Hispanic Population

546 residents of Eastwood, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eastwood is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Eastwood ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Eastwood's population has increased from 9.2% to 12.3%.

Eastwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Red Chute (6% Hispanic), Haughton (1.3% Hispanic), Doyline (5.5% Hispanic), and Benton (9.8% Hispanic). Eastwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bossier City (12.7% Hispanic).

Eastwood's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Eastwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eastwood is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Eastwood ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eastwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Eastwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Chute (0.5% Native American/Other), Haughton (0.5% Native American/Other), Bossier City (0.6% Native American/Other), and Benton (0.2% Native American/Other). Eastwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Doyline (1% Native American/Other).

Eastwood's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Eastwood, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eastwood is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Eastwood ranks 49th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Eastwood's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.4%.

Eastwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Haughton (0.8% Multiracial), and Doyline (1.9% Multiracial). Eastwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Chute (4.3% Multiracial), Bossier City (4.3% Multiracial), and Benton (10.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.