Demographics & People — Zachary, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,637 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,700 |
|---|
| Median Age | 38.3 |
|---|
| Total Households | 6,996 |
|---|
| Family Households | 5,140 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.5334 (moderately diverse) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,486 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 9,223 |
|---|
| Asian | 467 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Other groups | 9,636 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,666 |
| American | 1,696 |
| English | 1,229 |
| Irish | 1,125 |
| German | 1,045 |
| French (except Basque) | 949 |
| European | 505 |
| Italian | 476 |
| French Canadian | 379 |
Language
| English Only | 17,743 |
|---|
| Spanish | 202 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 18,582 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 865 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 13,736 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Zachary, Louisiana.
