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Bayou L'Ourse

Louisiana · 1,806 residents · 2.724 sq mi
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Bayou L'Ourse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,713. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,800. The poverty rate of 30.7% 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
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,806
−5%since 2019
from 1,892 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
663 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 695 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+26%since 2019
from 31.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Bayou L'Ourse
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,713
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $23,457 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,016
+29%since 2019
from $14,785 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $756 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
21.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+16%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,606)
Black3.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino5%(94)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other6%(113)
Diversity Score34%(644)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,419)
Black3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(202)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other4.6%(83)
Diversity Score43.4%(784)
Diversity Score
43
+28%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−10%since 2019
from 32.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
53.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana has about 1,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana earns about $26,713 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

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

About 15.5% 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 30.7% of people in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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