Montegut, LA Demographics

A map of Montegut's Population by Race

Montegut, Louisiana had a population of 1,465 in 2020. It was 74.6% White, 1.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 12.2% Native American/Other, and 8.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montegut, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Montegut is the 226th 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).

Montegut's White Population

1,093 residents of Montegut identify as White, or 74.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Montegut larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Montegut is ranked #171 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Montegut is more White than neighboring Dulac (45.6% White). Montegut is less White than neighboring Chauvin (87.3% White), Bourg (86.2% White), Presquille (89.1% White), and Lockport (84.5% White).

Montegut's Black Population

27 residents of Montegut identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montegut considerably less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Montegut is ranked #435 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Montegut is more Black than neighboring Chauvin (0.7% Black), and Bourg (0.8% Black). Montegut is less Black than neighboring Presquille (2.3% Black), Dulac (3.4% Black), and Lockport (4.3% Black).

Montegut's Asian Population

5 residents of Montegut identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montegut roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Montegut is ranked #231 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Montegut is more Asian than neighboring Bourg (0.2% Asian), and Lockport (0.2% Asian). Montegut is less Asian than neighboring Chauvin (0.6% Asian), Presquille (0.5% Asian), and Dulac (2.1% Asian).

Montegut's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Montegut identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montegut roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Montegut is ranked #330 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Montegut is more Hispanic than neighboring Presquille (1.8% Hispanic). Montegut is less Hispanic than neighboring Chauvin (3.1% Hispanic), Bourg (3.5% Hispanic), Dulac (6% Hispanic), and Lockport (5% Hispanic).

Montegut's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Montegut identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 12.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montegut slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Montegut is ranked #5 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Montegut is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chauvin (4.1% Native American/Other), Bourg (4.4% Native American/Other), Presquille (3.3% Native American/Other), and Lockport (1% Native American/Other). Montegut is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dulac (35.6% Native American/Other).

Montegut's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Montegut identify as Multiracial, or 8.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montegut slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Montegut is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Montegut is more Multiracial than neighboring Chauvin (4.2% Multiracial), Bourg (4.9% Multiracial), Presquille (3% Multiracial), Dulac (7.3% Multiracial), and Lockport (5.1% Multiracial).

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