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Basile

Louisiana · 1,821 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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Basile has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,600. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,821
+10%since 2000
from 1,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,570 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Basile
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,689
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,922 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,421
+18%since 2000
from $10,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing13.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,328)
Black17.8%(296)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(669)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(1,185)
Black18.5%(336)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(252)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other1.7%(32)
Diversity Score65.3%(1,190)
Diversity Score
65
+62%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Female
43.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basile, Louisiana?

Basile, Louisiana has about 1,821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basile, Louisiana?

The typical household in Basile, Louisiana earns about $25,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Basile, Louisiana expensive?

In Basile, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Basile, Louisiana?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Basile, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Basile, Louisiana?

About 27.0% of people in Basile, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Basile, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Basile, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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