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Arabi

Louisiana · 4,625 residents · 1.755 sq mi
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Arabi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,813. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 3,468 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $225,500. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,625
−43%since 2000
from 8,093 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,635 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 4,611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−15%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Arabi
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,813
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,937 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,796
+72%since 2000
from $19,038 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+30%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+73%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(7,447)
Black0.9%(72)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(413)
Asian0.7%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(1,304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(2,801)
Black13.7%(634)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(653)
Asian5.5%(254)
Other6.1%(283)
Diversity Score73.5%(3,398)
Diversity Score
73
+356%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arabi, Louisiana?

Arabi, Louisiana has about 4,625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arabi, Louisiana?

The typical household in Arabi, Louisiana earns about $56,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arabi, Louisiana expensive?

In Arabi, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $225,500, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Arabi, Louisiana?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arabi, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arabi, Louisiana?

About 21.7% of people in Arabi, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arabi, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Arabi, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,162 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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