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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boutte

Louisiana · 2,181 residents · 13.784 sq mi
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Boutte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,132. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 543 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,800. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,181
−20%since 1990
from 2,724 in 1990
1990 – 2024
158 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 198 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.0
+18%since 1990
from 25.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Boutte
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,132
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,802 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,247
+50%since 1990
from $8,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $389 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.1
−19%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(1,047)
Black61%(1,662)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score60.7%(1,652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(721)
Black63.9%(1,393)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(37)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,280)
59
−3%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.5%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−20%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boutte, Louisiana?

Boutte, Louisiana has about 2,181 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boutte, Louisiana?

The typical household in Boutte, Louisiana earns about $27,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boutte, Louisiana expensive?

In Boutte, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Boutte, Louisiana?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boutte, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boutte, Louisiana?

About 33.7% of people in Boutte, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boutte, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Boutte, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 543 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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