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Arabi

Louisiana · 3,635 residents · 1.755 sq mi
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Arabi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,500. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 4,458 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,635
−55%since 2000
from 8,093 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,071 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 4,611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
−20%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Arabi
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,937 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,529
+3%since 2000
from $19,038 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(2,709)
Black9.9%(360)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(368)
Asian1.2%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.5%(1,692)
Diversity Score
47
+189%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arabi, Louisiana?

Arabi, Louisiana has about 3,635 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arabi, Louisiana?

The typical household in Arabi, Louisiana earns about $41,500 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 $146,300, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Arabi, Louisiana?

About 8.4% 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 10.0% 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 5,152 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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