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Campti

Louisiana · 887 residents · 1.042 sq mi
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Campti has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,094. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 170 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 41.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
887
−16%since 2000
from 1,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
851 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+35%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8129121K1K1K1990201020202024Campti
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,094
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,964
+80%since 2000
from $7,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$732
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
51.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(260)
Black73.9%(781)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(509)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(157)
Black76.6%(679)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(74)
Diversity Score53%(470)
Diversity Score
53
+10%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campti, Louisiana?

Campti, Louisiana has about 887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Campti, Louisiana?

The typical household in Campti, Louisiana earns about $21,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Campti, Louisiana expensive?

In Campti, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Campti, Louisiana?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Campti, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Campti, Louisiana?

About 41.5% of people in Campti, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Campti, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Campti, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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