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Bayou L'Ourse

Louisiana · 1,978 residents · 2.724 sq mi
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Bayou L'Ourse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,337. Population has grown 32% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,978
+32%vs 2011
vs 1,503 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
726 / sq mi
+32%vs 2011
vs 552 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
−10%vs 2011
vs 40.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Bayou L'Ourse
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,337
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,696 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,526
−13%vs 2011
vs $22,423 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.372 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $245 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−45.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+45%vs 2011
vs 0.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,358)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(36)
Diversity Score22.4%(336)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,729)
Black2.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(104)
Asian1.2%(23)
Other2%(40)
Diversity Score25.1%(496)
Diversity Score
25
+12%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.0%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 22.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
48.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana?

Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana has about 1,978 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana earns about $46,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana expensive?

In Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana?

About 13.0% of people in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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