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Belle Rose

Louisiana · 1,698 residents · 5.365 sq mi
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Belle Rose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,371. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $186,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,698
−13%since 2000
from 1,944 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+26%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Belle Rose
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,371
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,047
+172%since 2000
from $13,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,900
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+137%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(766)
Black59.1%(1,149)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(1,200)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(721)
Black53.4%(907)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,119)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−25%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Rose, Louisiana?

Belle Rose, Louisiana has about 1,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Rose, Louisiana?

The typical household in Belle Rose, Louisiana earns about $42,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Rose, Louisiana expensive?

In Belle Rose, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $186,900, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Rose, Louisiana?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Rose, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Rose, Louisiana?

About 16.1% of people in Belle Rose, 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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