Metairie, LA Demographics
A map of Metairie's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 89,070 | 62.1% |
Hispanic | 27,444 | 19.1% |
Black | 15,827 | 11.0% |
Asian | 5,474 | 3.8% |
Multiracial | 4,604 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 1,088 | 0.8% |
Metairie, Louisiana had a population of 143,507 in 2020. It was 62.1% White, 11.0% Black, 3.8% Asian, 19.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Metairie, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Metairie is the 4th 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).
Metairie's White Population
89,070 residents of Metairie identify as White, or 62.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Metairie slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Metairie is ranked #247 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Metairie is more White than neighboring Jefferson (59.1% White), Elmwood (49.2% White), and Bridge City (27.5% White). Metairie is less White than neighboring River Ridge (73.3% White), and Harahan (81.4% White).
Metairie's Black Population
15,827 residents of Metairie identify as Black, or 11.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Metairie considerably less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Metairie is ranked #333 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Metairie is more Black than neighboring Harahan (4.2% Black). Metairie is less Black than neighboring Jefferson (21.8% Black), Elmwood (28% Black), River Ridge (11.8% Black), and Bridge City (43.3% Black).
Metairie's Asian Population
5,474 residents of Metairie identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Metairie roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Metairie is ranked #30 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Metairie is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson (1.4% Asian), River Ridge (1.2% Asian), Harahan (1.2% Asian), and Bridge City (2.5% Asian). Metairie is less Asian than neighboring Elmwood (8.8% Asian).
Metairie's Hispanic Population
27,444 residents of Metairie identify as Hispanic, or 19.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Metairie larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Metairie is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Metairie is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (13.6% Hispanic), Elmwood (9.6% Hispanic), River Ridge (10.1% Hispanic), and Harahan (9% Hispanic). Metairie is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge City (23.2% Hispanic).
Metairie's Native American/Other Population
1,088 residents of Metairie 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 Metairie roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Metairie is ranked #187 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Metairie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.6% Native American/Other), River Ridge (0.5% Native American/Other), Harahan (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bridge City (0.7% Native American/Other). Metairie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood (1% Native American/Other).
Metairie's Multiracial Population
4,604 residents of Metairie identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Metairie roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Metairie is ranked #262 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Metairie is more Multiracial than neighboring River Ridge (3.1% Multiracial), and Bridge City (2.8% Multiracial). Metairie is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (3.5% Multiracial), Elmwood (3.5% Multiracial), and Harahan (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.