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Brusly

Louisiana · 2,578 residents · 2.213 sq mi
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Brusly has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,327. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,300. Households here earn about 36% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,578
+28%since 2000
from 2,020 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,165 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Brusly
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,327
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,619 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,896
+77%since 2000
from $18,060 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+46%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,458)
Black25.7%(520)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(1,011)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,788)
Black23.3%(601)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(117)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,416)
Diversity Score
55
+10%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+102%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brusly, Louisiana?

Brusly, Louisiana has about 2,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brusly, Louisiana?

The typical household in Brusly, Louisiana earns about $69,327 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 $205,300, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Brusly, Louisiana?

About 27.7% 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 16.0% 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 754 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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