Mamou, LA Demographics

A map of Mamou's Population by Race

Mamou, Louisiana had a population of 2,936 in 2020. It was 47.5% White, 45.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mamou, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Mamou is the 154th 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).

Mamou's White Population

1,396 residents of Mamou identify as White, or 47.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Mamou slightly less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Mamou is ranked #334 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mamou is more White than neighboring Chataignier (41.3% White), and Ville Platte (29.6% White). Mamou is less White than neighboring Reddell (70.6% White), Eunice (57.8% White), and Pine Prairie (69.7% White).

Mamou's Black Population

1,323 residents of Mamou identify as Black, or 45.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mamou larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Mamou is ranked #136 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mamou is more Black than neighboring Reddell (22.3% Black), Eunice (34.9% Black), and Pine Prairie (7.2% Black). Mamou is less Black than neighboring Chataignier (54.4% Black), and Ville Platte (64.6% Black).

Mamou's Asian Population

15 residents of Mamou identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mamou roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Mamou is ranked #184 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mamou is more Asian than neighboring Reddell (0% Asian), Chataignier (0% Asian), and Pine Prairie (0.1% Asian). Mamou is less Asian than neighboring Eunice (0.9% Asian), and Ville Platte (0.8% Asian).

Mamou's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Mamou identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mamou slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Mamou is ranked #367 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mamou is more Hispanic than neighboring Ville Platte (1.3% Hispanic). Mamou is less Hispanic than neighboring Reddell (2.7% Hispanic), Chataignier (2.3% Hispanic), Eunice (2.9% Hispanic), and Pine Prairie (21% Hispanic).

Mamou's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Mamou identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mamou roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Mamou is ranked #331 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mamou is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Prairie (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ville Platte (0.3% Native American/Other). Mamou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chataignier (0.8% Native American/Other).

Mamou's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Mamou identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mamou roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Mamou is ranked #88 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mamou is more Multiracial than neighboring Reddell (4% Multiracial), Chataignier (1.2% Multiracial), Eunice (3% Multiracial), Pine Prairie (1.6% Multiracial), and Ville Platte (3.5% Multiracial).

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