Welsh, LA Demographics
A map of Welsh's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,429 | 72.9% |
Black | 661 | 19.8% |
Multiracial | 154 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 63 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 18 | 0.5% |
Asian | 8 | 0.2% |
Welsh, Louisiana had a population of 3,333 in 2020. It was 72.9% White, 19.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Welsh, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Welsh is the 144th 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).
Welsh's White Population
2,429 residents of Welsh identify as White, or 72.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Welsh larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Welsh is ranked #182 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Welsh is more White than neighboring Jennings (64.7% White), and Fenton (44.7% White). Welsh is less White than neighboring Roanoke (74.5% White), Lacassine (90.8% White), and Hayes (92.8% White).
Welsh's Black Population
661 residents of Welsh identify as Black, or 19.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Welsh slightly less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Welsh is ranked #269 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Welsh is more Black than neighboring Lacassine (2.7% Black), and Hayes (1.6% Black). Welsh is less Black than neighboring Roanoke (21.4% Black), Jennings (28.3% Black), and Fenton (46% Black).
Welsh's Asian Population
8 residents of Welsh identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Welsh roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Welsh is ranked #265 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Welsh is more Asian than neighboring Roanoke (0% Asian), Lacassine (0% Asian), Fenton (0% Asian), and Hayes (0% Asian). Welsh is less Asian than neighboring Jennings (0.3% Asian).
Welsh's Hispanic Population
63 residents of Welsh identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Welsh roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Welsh is ranked #348 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Welsh is more Hispanic than neighboring Roanoke (1.6% Hispanic), and Lacassine (1.4% Hispanic). Welsh is less Hispanic than neighboring Jennings (2.4% Hispanic), Fenton (2.7% Hispanic), and Hayes (3.1% Hispanic).
Welsh's Native American/Other Population
18 residents of Welsh 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 Welsh roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Welsh is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Welsh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roanoke (0.4% Native American/Other). Welsh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lacassine (0.6% Native American/Other), Jennings (0.6% Native American/Other), Fenton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hayes (0.6% Native American/Other).
Welsh's Multiracial Population
154 residents of Welsh identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Welsh roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Welsh is ranked #94 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Welsh is more Multiracial than neighboring Roanoke (2% Multiracial), Lacassine (4.5% Multiracial), Jennings (3.7% Multiracial), and Hayes (1.9% Multiracial). Welsh is less Multiracial than neighboring Fenton (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.