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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blanchard

Louisiana · 1,175 residents · 3.466 sq mi
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Blanchard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,961. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 875 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $55,300. Households here earn about 50% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,175
−43%vs 2000
vs 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
339 / sq mi
−43%vs 2000
vs 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9392K2K3K4K1990201020202024Blanchard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,961
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,209
−32%vs 2000
vs $22,391 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$331
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $310 in 2000
US average: $450
86.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
14.0% rent
1.7
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,946)
Black2.9%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(196)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,144)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.6%(19)
Diversity Score6.5%(76)
6
−32%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.9%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blanchard, Louisiana?

Blanchard, Louisiana has about 1,175 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Blanchard, Louisiana?

The typical household in Blanchard, Louisiana earns about $32,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanchard, Louisiana expensive?

In Blanchard, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Blanchard, Louisiana?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blanchard, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanchard, Louisiana?

About 9.6% of people in Blanchard, 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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