Plaquemine, LA Demographics

A map of Plaquemine's Population by Race

Plaquemine, Louisiana had a population of 6,269 in 2020. It was 45.8% White, 47.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Plaquemine, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Plaquemine is the 94th 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).

Plaquemine's White Population

2,874 residents of Plaquemine identify as White, or 45.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Plaquemine slightly less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Plaquemine is ranked #347 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Plaquemine is more White than neighboring Bayou Goula (6.8% White), and Gardere (21% White). Plaquemine is less White than neighboring Crescent (62.6% White), Addis (50.9% White), and Brusly (69.4% White).

Plaquemine's Black Population

2,952 residents of Plaquemine identify as Black, or 47.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Plaquemine larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Plaquemine is ranked #119 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Plaquemine is more Black than neighboring Crescent (32.1% Black), Addis (39.7% Black), and Brusly (23.3% Black). Plaquemine is less Black than neighboring Bayou Goula (90.5% Black), and Gardere (48.4% Black).

Plaquemine's Asian Population

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

Plaquemine is more Asian than neighboring Crescent (0% Asian), and Bayou Goula (0% Asian). Plaquemine is less Asian than neighboring Addis (1.6% Asian), Brusly (0.7% Asian), and Gardere (3.6% Asian).

Plaquemine's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Plaquemine identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Plaquemine roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Plaquemine is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Plaquemine is more Hispanic than neighboring Crescent (3% Hispanic), and Bayou Goula (1.8% Hispanic). Plaquemine is less Hispanic than neighboring Addis (4% Hispanic), Brusly (4.5% Hispanic), and Gardere (24% Hispanic).

Plaquemine's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Plaquemine identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Plaquemine roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Plaquemine is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Plaquemine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Addis (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bayou Goula (0.2% Native American/Other). Plaquemine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gardere (0.7% Native American/Other).

Plaquemine's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Plaquemine identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Plaquemine roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Plaquemine is ranked #324 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Plaquemine is more Multiracial than neighboring Crescent (1.8% Multiracial), Bayou Goula (0.8% Multiracial), Brusly (1.6% Multiracial), and Gardere (2.4% Multiracial). Plaquemine is less Multiracial than neighboring Addis (3.5% Multiracial).

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