Norco, LA Demographics

A map of Norco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,329	2,431	83.7%	81.5%
Native American/Other	265	11	9.5%	0.4%
Black	138	221	5.0%	7.4%
Hispanic	36	178	1.3%	6.0%
Multiracial	8	128	0.3%	4.3%
Asian	5	15	0.2%	0.5%

Norco, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,781, a decrease from the 2,984 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 9.5% Native American/Other, 5.0% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norco has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norco, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 28.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norco is ranked the 157th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. 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). Norco was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norco's White Population

2,329 residents of Norco, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norco is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Norco ranks 120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Norco's population has increased from 81.5% to 83.7%.

Norco is more White than neighboring New Sarpy (50.4% White), Hahnville (55.3% White), Destrehan (67.6% White), and Montz (78.7% White). Norco is less White than neighboring Taft (100% White).

Norco's Black Population

138 residents of Norco, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norco is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Norco ranks 365th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Black residents' share of Norco's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.0%.

Norco is more Black than neighboring Taft (0% Black). Norco is less Black than neighboring New Sarpy (46.8% Black), Hahnville (23.6% Black), Destrehan (16.5% Black), and Montz (13.8% Black).

Norco's Asian Population

5 residents of Norco, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norco is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Norco ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Norco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Norco is more Asian than neighboring Hahnville (0% Asian), and Taft (0% Asian). Norco is less Asian than neighboring New Sarpy (1.1% Asian), Destrehan (2.8% Asian), and Montz (0.8% Asian).

Norco's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Norco, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norco is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Norco ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 79.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Norco's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.3%.

Norco is more Hispanic than neighboring New Sarpy (0% Hispanic), Taft (0% Hispanic), and Montz (0.7% Hispanic). Norco is less Hispanic than neighboring Hahnville (15.9% Hispanic), and Destrehan (9.9% Hispanic).

Norco's Native American/Other Population

265 residents of Norco, or 9.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norco is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Norco ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2309.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norco's population has increased from 0.4% to 9.5%.

Norco is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Sarpy (0% Native American/Other), Hahnville (0.9% Native American/Other), Destrehan (1.2% Native American/Other), Taft (0% Native American/Other), and Montz (5.8% Native American/Other).

Norco's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Norco, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norco is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Norco ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norco's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 93.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Norco's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.3%.

Norco is more Multiracial than neighboring Taft (0% Multiracial), and Montz (0.2% Multiracial). Norco is less Multiracial than neighboring New Sarpy (1.8% Multiracial), Hahnville (4.3% Multiracial), and Destrehan (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.