Violet, LA Demographics

A map of Violet's Population by Race

Violet, Louisiana had a population of 5,758 in 2020. It was 27.6% White, 61.5% Black, 0.6% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Violet, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Violet is the 97th 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).

Violet's White Population

1,590 residents of Violet identify as White, or 27.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Violet considerably less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Violet is ranked #419 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Violet is less White than neighboring Poydras (62.5% White), Meraux (65.1% White), Chalmette (50.8% White), Belle Chasse (75.8% White), and Arabi (60.4% White).

Violet's Black Population

3,542 residents of Violet identify as Black, or 61.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Violet considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Violet is ranked #69 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Violet is more Black than neighboring Poydras (14.7% Black), Meraux (14.8% Black), Chalmette (25.8% Black), Belle Chasse (6% Black), and Arabi (15.9% Black).

Violet's Asian Population

35 residents of Violet identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Violet roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Violet is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Violet is more Asian than neighboring Poydras (0.4% Asian). Violet is less Asian than neighboring Meraux (2.2% Asian), Chalmette (2.9% Asian), Belle Chasse (3.3% Asian), and Arabi (2.9% Asian).

Violet's Hispanic Population

376 residents of Violet identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Violet roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Violet is ranked #95 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Violet is less Hispanic than neighboring Poydras (17.3% Hispanic), Meraux (12.8% Hispanic), Chalmette (15% Hispanic), Belle Chasse (9.5% Hispanic), and Arabi (14.2% Hispanic).

Violet's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Violet identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Violet roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Violet is ranked #135 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Violet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meraux (0.9% Native American/Other). Violet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Poydras (1.4% Native American/Other), Chalmette (1.3% Native American/Other), Belle Chasse (1.4% Native American/Other), and Arabi (1.2% Native American/Other).

Violet's Multiracial Population

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

Violet is less Multiracial than neighboring Poydras (3.7% Multiracial), Meraux (4.2% Multiracial), Chalmette (4.1% Multiracial), Belle Chasse (3.9% Multiracial), and Arabi (5.3% Multiracial).

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