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Blanchard

Louisiana · 3,538 residents · 3.466 sq mi
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Blanchard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,972. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $168,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,538
+73%since 2000
from 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
−1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9392K2K3K4K1990201020202024Blanchard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,972
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,514
+72%since 2000
from $22,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,688)
Black14.8%(525)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(115)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other3.1%(108)
Diversity Score46.5%(1,644)
Diversity Score
46
+386%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanchard, Louisiana?

Blanchard, Louisiana has about 3,538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanchard, Louisiana?

The typical household in Blanchard, Louisiana earns about $80,972 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 $168,100, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Blanchard, Louisiana?

About 28.4% 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 2.2% 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 2,363 residents, a change of about 201 percent over that period.

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