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Bayou Goula

Louisiana · 208 residents · 2.443 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2023, a loss of 134 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−39%since 2023
from 342 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
−39%since 2023
from 140 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+64%since 2023
from 25.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
161303445587729201020202024Bayou Goula
2024208
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,938
+15%since 2023
from $25,976 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+17%since 2023
from 0.423 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
34.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
65.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+34.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(62)
Black81.9%(280)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.1%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(105)
Black49.5%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(130)
Diversity Score
62
+68%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
Female
45.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayou Goula, Louisiana?

Bayou Goula, Louisiana has about 208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bayou Goula, Louisiana?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bayou Goula, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayou Goula, Louisiana?

About 33.2% of people in Bayou Goula, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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