Lawtell, LA Demographics

A map of Lawtell's Population by Race

Lawtell, Louisiana had a population of 1,066 in 2020. It was 41.3% White, 46.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lawtell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Lawtell is the 257th 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).

Lawtell's White Population

440 residents of Lawtell identify as White, or 41.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lawtell less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Lawtell is ranked #369 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lawtell is more White than neighboring Opelousas (17.7% White), and Washington (40.7% White). Lawtell is less White than neighboring Church Point (55.2% White), and Sunset (45.5% White).

Lawtell's Black Population

498 residents of Lawtell identify as Black, or 46.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lawtell larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Lawtell is ranked #123 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lawtell is more Black than neighboring Church Point (36.7% Black). Lawtell is less Black than neighboring Opelousas (77.2% Black), Chataignier (54.4% Black), Sunset (49% Black), and Washington (55.3% Black).

Lawtell's Asian Population

2 residents of Lawtell identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lawtell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Lawtell is ranked #265 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lawtell is more Asian than neighboring Church Point (0.1% Asian), Chataignier (0% Asian), and Washington (0% Asian). Lawtell is less Asian than neighboring Opelousas (0.7% Asian).

Lawtell's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Lawtell identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lawtell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Lawtell is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lawtell is more Hispanic than neighboring Opelousas (1.6% Hispanic), Church Point (4% Hispanic), Chataignier (2.3% Hispanic), Sunset (2% Hispanic), and Washington (1.6% Hispanic).

Lawtell's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Lawtell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lawtell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Lawtell is ranked #187 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lawtell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Opelousas (0.5% Native American/Other), Church Point (0.2% Native American/Other), Sunset (0.6% Native American/Other), and Washington (0.5% Native American/Other).

Lawtell's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Lawtell identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lawtell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Lawtell is ranked #34 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lawtell is more Multiracial than neighboring Opelousas (2.2% Multiracial), Church Point (3.7% Multiracial), Chataignier (1.2% Multiracial), Sunset (2.7% Multiracial), and Washington (1.9% Multiracial).

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