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Calvin

Louisiana · 242 residents · 2.293 sq mi
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Calvin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $72,900. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
+3%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1571932292653011990201020202024Calvin
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,303
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,106
+34%since 2000
from $12,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+135%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(178)
Black19.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.8%(101)
Diversity Score
42
+5%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calvin, Louisiana?

Calvin, Louisiana has about 242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calvin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Calvin, Louisiana earns about $32,303 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 $72,900.

How educated are people in Calvin, Louisiana?

About 15.4% 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 26.0% of people in Calvin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calvin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Calvin, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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