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Calvin

Louisiana · 267 residents (2025 est.) · 2.293 sq mi
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Calvin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $86,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
−28%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+14%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:267 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1571932292653011990201020202024Calvin
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,911
+40%since 2000
from $12,751 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+27%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+68%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(183)
Black17.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(154)
Black8.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score20.3%(34)
Diversity Score
20
−49%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+127%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calvin, Louisiana?

Calvin, Louisiana has about 169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calvin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Calvin, Louisiana earns about $53,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calvin, Louisiana expensive?

In Calvin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $86,100.

How educated are people in Calvin, Louisiana?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Calvin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calvin, Louisiana?

About 17.2% of people in Calvin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calvin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Calvin, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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