Gilliam, LA Demographics

A map of Gilliam's Population by Race

Gilliam, Louisiana had a population of 123 in 2020. It was 56.9% White, 38.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gilliam, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gilliam is the 469th 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).

Gilliam's White Population

70 residents of Gilliam identify as White, or 56.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Gilliam roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gilliam is ranked #277 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gilliam is more White than neighboring Vivian (50.1% White), Oil City (49.9% White), and Plain Dealing (49.3% White). Gilliam is less White than neighboring Hosston (74.2% White), and Belcher (78.2% White).

Gilliam's Black Population

47 residents of Gilliam identify as Black, or 38.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gilliam slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gilliam is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gilliam is more Black than neighboring Hosston (18.9% Black), and Belcher (20.6% Black). Gilliam is less Black than neighboring Vivian (41.9% Black), Oil City (41.4% Black), and Plain Dealing (46.6% Black).

Gilliam's Asian Population

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

Gilliam is less Asian than neighboring Vivian (0.9% Asian), and Oil City (0.2% Asian).

Gilliam's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Gilliam identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gilliam roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gilliam is ranked #300 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gilliam is more Hispanic than neighboring Hosston (1.2% Hispanic), Belcher (0.4% Hispanic), Vivian (2% Hispanic), Oil City (1.8% Hispanic), and Plain Dealing (1.7% Hispanic).

Gilliam's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gilliam identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gilliam roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gilliam is ranked #431 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gilliam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hosston (1.6% Native American/Other), Belcher (0.4% Native American/Other), Vivian (0.6% Native American/Other), and Oil City (1.2% Native American/Other).

Gilliam's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Gilliam identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gilliam roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gilliam is ranked #361 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gilliam is more Multiracial than neighboring Belcher (0.4% Multiracial). Gilliam is less Multiracial than neighboring Hosston (4.1% Multiracial), Vivian (4.5% Multiracial), Oil City (5.4% Multiracial), and Plain Dealing (2.5% Multiracial).

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