Oretta, LA Demographics
A map of Oretta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 325 | 87.6% |
Multiracial | 22 | 5.9% |
Hispanic | 12 | 3.2% |
Black | 8 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 1.1% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Oretta, Louisiana had a population of 371 in 2020. It was 87.6% White, 2.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oretta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oretta is the 388th 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).
Oretta's White Population
325 residents of Oretta identify as White, or 87.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Oretta considerably larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oretta is ranked #69 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oretta is more White than neighboring DeQuincy (75.3% White), Merryville (73.9% White), and Gillis (83.9% White). Oretta is less White than neighboring Singer (89.4% White), and Longville (90.5% White).
Oretta's Black Population
8 residents of Oretta identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oretta considerably less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oretta is ranked #427 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oretta is more Black than neighboring Singer (1% Black), and Longville (1.1% Black). Oretta is less Black than neighboring DeQuincy (17.3% Black), Merryville (14.5% Black), and Gillis (4.3% Black).
Oretta's Asian Population
0 residents of Oretta identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oretta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oretta is ranked #330 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oretta is less Asian than neighboring DeQuincy (0.3% Asian), Singer (0.3% Asian), Longville (0.2% Asian), Merryville (0.2% Asian), and Gillis (0.5% Asian).
Oretta's Hispanic Population
12 residents of Oretta identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oretta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oretta is ranked #230 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oretta is more Hispanic than neighboring DeQuincy (2.5% Hispanic), Singer (2.6% Hispanic), and Merryville (2.8% Hispanic). Oretta is less Hispanic than neighboring Longville (3.3% Hispanic), and Gillis (6.6% Hispanic).
Oretta's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Oretta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oretta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oretta is ranked #119 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oretta is more Native American/Other than neighboring DeQuincy (0.9% Native American/Other), Longville (0.9% Native American/Other), Merryville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Gillis (1% Native American/Other). Oretta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Singer (3% Native American/Other).
Oretta's Multiracial Population
22 residents of Oretta identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oretta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oretta is ranked #44 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oretta is more Multiracial than neighboring DeQuincy (3.8% Multiracial), Singer (3.6% Multiracial), Longville (4% Multiracial), and Gillis (3.8% Multiracial). Oretta is less Multiracial than neighboring Merryville (7.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.