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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Louisiana? Where cities and towns in Louisiana have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 44.0% increase in the Hispanic population in Louisiana.
The 10 Cities In Louisiana With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Louisiana with the largest hispanic/latino population? Kenner took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Louisiana for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Louisiana ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Louisiana or the safest places in Louisiana.
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Population: 66,411
% Hispanic/Latino: 24.62%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 16,348
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.5%
More on Kenner: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,836
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.16%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,417
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.96%
More on Gretna: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,092
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.55%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,245
Percent Change Since 2010: 104.1%
More on Oakdale: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,525
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.03%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,617
Percent Change Since 2010: 81.89%
More on Morgan City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 63,168
% Hispanic/Latino: 10.44%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,595
Percent Change Since 2010: 75.45%
More on Bossier City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,200
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.72%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 797
Percent Change Since 2010: 252.65%
More on Scott: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,137
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.19%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 840
Percent Change Since 2010: 121.64%
More on Harahan: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,389
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.91%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 837
Percent Change Since 2010: 196.81%
More on Denham Springs: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,080
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.49%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,026
Percent Change Since 2010: 47.41%
More on Gonzales: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,666
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.35%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 473
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.82%
More on Leesville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Louisiana With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Louisiana.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 58 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 24.6% to 0.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Kenner took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Ville Platte was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Louisiana ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Louisiana
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Louisiana according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Louisiana:
- Ville Platte
- St. Martinville
- Baker
For more Louisiana reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Louisiana
- Best Places To Retire In Louisiana
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Louisiana
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Louisiana
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenner | 24.62% |
| 2 | Gretna | 19.16% |
| 3 | Oakdale | 17.55% |
| 4 | Morgan City | 14.03% |
| 5 | Bossier City | 10.44% |
| 6 | Scott | 9.72% |
| 7 | Harahan | 9.19% |
| 8 | Denham Springs | 8.91% |
| 9 | Gonzales | 8.49% |
| 10 | Leesville | 8.35% |
| 11 | Deridder | 8.23% |
| 12 | Westwego | 6.58% |
| 13 | Hammond | 6.23% |
| 14 | Covington | 5.62% |
| 15 | Slidell | 5.62% |
| 16 | New Orleans | 5.55% |
| 17 | Houma | 5.19% |
| 18 | St. Gabriel | 5.17% |
| 19 | Sulphur | 4.99% |
| 20 | Eunice | 4.96% |
| 21 | Lafayette | 4.64% |
| 22 | New Iberia | 4.34% |
| 23 | Marksville | 4.2% |
| 24 | Ruston | 4.16% |
| 25 | Baton Rouge | 4.14% |
| 26 | West Monroe | 3.92% |
| 27 | Lake Charles | 3.77% |
| 28 | Broussard | 3.42% |
| 29 | Natchitoches | 3.4% |
| 30 | Mandeville | 3.27% |
| 31 | Abbeville | 3.1% |
| 32 | Crowley | 2.93% |
| 33 | Jennings | 2.88% |
| 34 | Shreveport | 2.85% |
| 35 | Alexandria | 2.78% |
| 36 | Thibodaux | 2.67% |
| 37 | Youngsville | 2.65% |
| 38 | Bogalusa | 2.57% |
| 39 | Plaquemine | 2.44% |
| 40 | Central | 2.4% |
| 41 | Opelousas | 2.07% |
| 42 | Monroe | 1.93% |
| 43 | Breaux Bridge | 1.83% |
| 44 | Tallulah | 1.7% |
| 45 | Pineville | 1.69% |
| 46 | Donaldsonville | 1.57% |
| 47 | Franklin | 1.53% |
| 48 | Carencro | 1.15% |
| 49 | Rayne | 1.0% |
| 50 | Ponchatoula | 0.88% |
| 51 | Patterson | 0.86% |
| 52 | Walker | 0.84% |
| 53 | Zachary | 0.78% |
| 54 | Minden | 0.72% |
| 55 | Bastrop | 0.66% |
| 56 | Baker | 0.43% |
| 57 | St. Martinville | 0.41% |
| 58 | Ville Platte | 0.08% |
