Demographics & People — Lawtell, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,044 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 49.8 |
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| Total Households | 520 |
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| Family Households | 233 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4313 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 662 |
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| Black or African American | 304 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 453 |
| French Canadian | 375 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 102 |
| French (except Basque) | 38 |
| Italian | 19 |
| Welsh | 10 |
| Scottish | 10 |
Language
| English Only | 778 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,009 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 79 |
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| Population 18+ | 885 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lawtell, Louisiana.
