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Basile

Louisiana · 1,214 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 $26,853. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 446 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,000. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,214
−27%since 2000
from 1,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Basile
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,853
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,952
+23%since 2000
from $10,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(839)
Black19.3%(234)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(57)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other4.6%(56)
Diversity Score58.7%(712)
Diversity Score
59
+46%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 26.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basile, Louisiana?

Basile, Louisiana has about 1,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basile, Louisiana?

The typical household in Basile, Louisiana earns about $26,853 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Basile, Louisiana?

About 2.3% 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 33.6% 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 662 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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