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Bayou Goula

Louisiana · 514 residents · 2.443 sq mi
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Bayou Goula is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,237. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 44% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
514
−3%since 2019
from 531 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 217 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+46%since 2019
from 25.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
161303445587729201020202024Bayou Goula
2024208
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,237
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$21,219
+25%since 2019
from $17,009 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing32.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.9%
+37.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
25.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic3%(16)
Black97%(515)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(35)
Black90.5%(465)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(103)
Diversity Score
20
+174%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
Female
35.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayou Goula, Louisiana?

Bayou Goula, Louisiana has about 514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayou Goula, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bayou Goula, Louisiana earns about $73,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bayou Goula, Louisiana?

About 11.8% 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 16.8% of people in Bayou Goula, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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