Poydras, LA Demographics

A map of Poydras's Population by Race

Poydras, Louisiana had a population of 2,536 in 2020. It was 62.5% White, 14.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 17.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poydras, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Poydras is the 168th 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).

Poydras's White Population

1,584 residents of Poydras identify as White, or 62.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Poydras slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Poydras is ranked #244 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Poydras is more White than neighboring Violet (27.6% White), Chalmette (50.8% White), and New Orleans Station (46.3% White). Poydras is less White than neighboring Meraux (65.1% White), and Belle Chasse (75.8% White).

Poydras's Black Population

373 residents of Poydras identify as Black, or 14.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poydras less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Poydras is ranked #302 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Poydras is more Black than neighboring Belle Chasse (6% Black). Poydras is less Black than neighboring Violet (61.5% Black), Meraux (14.8% Black), Chalmette (25.8% Black), and New Orleans Station (23.4% Black).

Poydras's Asian Population

11 residents of Poydras identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poydras roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Poydras is ranked #212 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Poydras is less Asian than neighboring Violet (0.6% Asian), Meraux (2.2% Asian), Chalmette (2.9% Asian), Belle Chasse (3.3% Asian), and New Orleans Station (3.6% Asian).

Poydras's Hispanic Population

439 residents of Poydras identify as Hispanic, or 17.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poydras slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Poydras is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Poydras is more Hispanic than neighboring Violet (6.5% Hispanic), Meraux (12.8% Hispanic), Chalmette (15% Hispanic), and Belle Chasse (9.5% Hispanic). Poydras is less Hispanic than neighboring New Orleans Station (18.1% Hispanic).

Poydras's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Poydras identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poydras roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Poydras is ranked #91 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Poydras is more Native American/Other than neighboring Violet (1% Native American/Other), Meraux (0.9% Native American/Other), and Chalmette (1.3% Native American/Other). Poydras is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Orleans Station (2.3% Native American/Other).

Poydras's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Poydras identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poydras roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Poydras is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Poydras is more Multiracial than neighboring Violet (2.7% Multiracial). Poydras is less Multiracial than neighboring Meraux (4.2% Multiracial), Chalmette (4.1% Multiracial), Belle Chasse (3.9% Multiracial), and New Orleans Station (6.3% Multiracial).

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