Iota, LA Demographics

A map of Iota's Population by Race

Iota, Louisiana had a population of 1,304 in 2020. It was 89.6% White, 5.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Iota, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Iota is the 237th 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).

Iota's White Population

1,169 residents of Iota identify as White, or 89.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Iota considerably larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Iota is ranked #57 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Iota is more White than neighboring Crowley (60.3% White), and Mermentau (78.3% White). Iota is less White than neighboring Egan (94.8% White), Midland (94% White), and Estherwood (90.8% White).

Iota's Black Population

68 residents of Iota identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Iota considerably less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Iota is ranked #389 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Iota is more Black than neighboring Egan (0.2% Black), Midland (0.8% Black), and Estherwood (4.5% Black). Iota is less Black than neighboring Crowley (32.7% Black), and Mermentau (14% Black).

Iota's Asian Population

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

Iota is less Asian than neighboring Crowley (0.4% Asian).

Iota's Hispanic Population

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

Iota is more Hispanic than neighboring Mermentau (1.6% Hispanic). Iota is less Hispanic than neighboring Midland (2.8% Hispanic), Estherwood (2.9% Hispanic), and Crowley (3.4% Hispanic).

Iota's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Iota identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Iota roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Iota is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Iota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Egan (1% Native American/Other), Midland (0.4% Native American/Other), Estherwood (0.7% Native American/Other), Crowley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mermentau (0.4% Native American/Other).

Iota's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Iota identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Iota roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Iota is ranked #337 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Iota is more Multiracial than neighboring Egan (1.6% Multiracial), Midland (2% Multiracial), and Estherwood (1.2% Multiracial). Iota is less Multiracial than neighboring Crowley (2.8% Multiracial), and Mermentau (5.8% Multiracial).

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