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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blanchard

Louisiana · 2,050 residents · 3.466 sq mi
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Blanchard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $94,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,050
+74%since 1990
from 1,175 in 1990
1990 – 2025
591 / sq mi
+74%since 1990
from 339 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+5%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9392K2K3K4K1990201020202024Blanchard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,391
+47%since 1990
from $15,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$310
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
17.0% rent
2.1
+25%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,144)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score6.5%(76)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,946)
Black2.9%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score9.6%(196)
10
+48%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanchard, Louisiana?

Blanchard, Louisiana has about 2,050 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blanchard, Louisiana?

The typical household in Blanchard, Louisiana earns about $44,750 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Blanchard, Louisiana?

About 17.5% 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 5.2% of people in Blanchard, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blanchard, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Blanchard, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 875 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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