Demographics & People — Carlyss, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,184 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 1,943 |
| Family Households | 1,347 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1957 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,513 |
| Black or African American | 256 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 225 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,742 |
| Other groups | 751 |
| French Canadian | 394 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 331 |
| English | 274 |
| German | 257 |
| Irish | 213 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 195 |
| French (except Basque) | 193 |
| Scottish | 191 |
Language
| English Only | 3,975 |
| Spanish | 562 |
| Population 5+ | 4,611 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 228 |
| Population 18+ | 3,457 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carlyss, Louisiana.