Number of Cajun People in the United States

In this article, we will explore the demographic data of Cajun people in the United States, and look at historical data to see whether the Cajun population is growing or declining.

First, let's take a look at the population of Cajun people in the United States for the last 6 years.

Total U.S. Cajun Population

The table above shows that between 2015 and 2020 the total Cajun population has decreased by 3,727 people.

If this growth were to continue at the same rate, the total population of Cajun people by 2025 could be 70,027.

Total U.S. Cajun Population By State

We can also look at the data for Cajun people in each individual state and whether the Cajun population increased or decreased between 2015 and 2020.

For more details on the historical population figures for each state, click the link in the table below.

Data Source(s)

All of the data on this page is sourced from the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, from the United States Census Bureau. The latest year for the ACS is currently .