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Brusly

Louisiana · 2,614 residents (2025 est.) · 2.21 sq mi
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Brusly is home to 2,593 people in Louisiana. Households here earn about 74% more than in Louisiana as a whole. Owners hold 90% of the housing stock. Few US cities rank higher on income. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,593
+28%since 2000
from 2,020 in 2000
2,614 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,172 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.2
−3%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.21 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Brusly
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(142)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.6%(327)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(131)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199%(234)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(122)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(329)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.7%(459)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.7%(122)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411%(286)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.6%(248)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(170)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$105,538
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,619 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$37,189
+106%since 2000
from $18,060 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.379
−8%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$253,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,469
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
89.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
10.5% rent
13.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.86 people
+14%since 2009
from 2.50 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
8.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
47.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−22%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,458)
Black25.7%(520)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,777)
Black24.8%(643)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(10)
58
+27%since 2009
from 46 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.6%(41)
Mexican0.7%(19)
Ancestry
American17.8%(462)
French9.8%(254)
English5.6%(145)
Italian4.8%(125)
German4.8%(124)
Irish2.7%(71)
Scottish1.4%(37)
Arab0.6%(15)
Lebanese0.6%(15)
Portuguese0.2%(6)
British0.2%(4)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

25.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+117%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
90.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
61.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
52.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
53.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2013
from 4.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32%(279)
Married61.5%(536)
Widowed2.5%(22)
Divorced3.9%(34)
Women 15+
Never married30.7%(345)
Married49.6%(556)
Widowed12.3%(138)
Divorced7.4%(83)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2013
from 4.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
68.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
19.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
73.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)8%(9)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)16.8%(19)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era61.9%(70)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 113 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brusly, Louisiana?

Brusly, Louisiana has about 2,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brusly, Louisiana?

The typical household in Brusly, Louisiana earns about $105,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brusly, Louisiana expensive?

In Brusly, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $253,900, and the typical rent is about $1,469 a month.

How educated are people in Brusly, Louisiana?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brusly, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brusly, Louisiana?

About 7.9% of people in Brusly, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brusly, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Brusly, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 769 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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