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Bayou Vista

Louisiana · 4,652 residents · 1.802 sq mi
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Bayou Vista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,300. Households here earn about 34% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,652
+7%since 2000
from 4,351 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,582 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+16%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bayou Vista
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,143
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,234 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,541
+55%since 2000
from $14,516 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing15.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(3,962)
Black3.6%(157)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(111)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(674)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,891)
Black7.4%(343)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(209)
Asian0.9%(43)
Other3.2%(150)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,668)
Diversity Score
36
+131%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayou Vista, Louisiana?

Bayou Vista, Louisiana has about 4,652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bayou Vista, Louisiana earns about $58,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayou Vista, Louisiana expensive?

In Bayou Vista, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Bayou Vista, Louisiana?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bayou Vista, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayou Vista, Louisiana?

About 11.0% of people in Bayou Vista, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayou Vista, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayou Vista, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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