Elmwood, LA Demographics

A map of Elmwood's Population by Race

Elmwood, Louisiana had a population of 5,649 in 2020. It was 49.2% White, 28.0% Black, 8.8% Asian, 9.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elmwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Elmwood is the 98th 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).

Elmwood's White Population

2,781 residents of Elmwood identify as White, or 49.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Elmwood slightly less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Elmwood is ranked #324 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood is more White than neighboring Bridge City (27.5% White). Elmwood is less White than neighboring Harahan (81.4% White), River Ridge (73.3% White), Jefferson (59.1% White), and Metairie (62.1% White).

Elmwood's Black Population

1,582 residents of Elmwood identify as Black, or 28.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elmwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Elmwood is ranked #224 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood is more Black than neighboring Harahan (4.2% Black), River Ridge (11.8% Black), Jefferson (21.8% Black), and Metairie (11% Black). Elmwood is less Black than neighboring Bridge City (43.3% Black).

Elmwood's Asian Population

496 residents of Elmwood identify as Asian, or 8.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elmwood slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Elmwood is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood is more Asian than neighboring Harahan (1.2% Asian), River Ridge (1.2% Asian), Jefferson (1.4% Asian), Bridge City (2.5% Asian), and Metairie (3.8% Asian).

Elmwood's Hispanic Population

540 residents of Elmwood identify as Hispanic, or 9.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elmwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Elmwood is ranked #51 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Harahan (9% Hispanic). Elmwood is less Hispanic than neighboring River Ridge (10.1% Hispanic), Jefferson (13.6% Hispanic), Bridge City (23.2% Hispanic), and Metairie (19.1% Hispanic).

Elmwood's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Elmwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elmwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Elmwood is ranked #135 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harahan (0.4% Native American/Other), River Ridge (0.5% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0.6% Native American/Other), Bridge City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Metairie (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elmwood's Multiracial Population

196 residents of Elmwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elmwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Elmwood is ranked #216 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood is more Multiracial than neighboring River Ridge (3.1% Multiracial), Bridge City (2.8% Multiracial), and Metairie (3.2% Multiracial). Elmwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Harahan (3.9% Multiracial).

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