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Belcher

Louisiana · 263 residents · 1.574 sq mi
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Belcher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,500. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
263
−3%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+31%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672062442823211990201020202024Belcher
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,730
+75%since 2000
from $16,954 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.576
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+71%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(205)
Black23.9%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(181)
Black25.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.5%(151)
Diversity Score
57
+26%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% 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
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belcher, Louisiana?

Belcher, Louisiana has about 263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belcher, Louisiana?

The typical household in Belcher, Louisiana earns about $38,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belcher, Louisiana expensive?

In Belcher, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Belcher, Louisiana?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Belcher, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belcher, Louisiana?

About 17.3% of people in Belcher, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belcher, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Belcher, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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