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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carencro

Louisiana · 6,120 residents · 7.856 sq mi
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Carencro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,716. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $67,200. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,120
+13%since 1990
from 5,429 in 1990
1990 – 2025
779 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 691 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
+12%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K9K10K12K1990201020202024Carencro
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,716
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,326 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,491
+61%since 1990
from $7,152 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.8%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 34.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
36.2% rent
3.0
+4%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(3,465)
Black35.9%(1,949)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(3,244)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(3,407)
Black42%(2,570)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(67)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score63%(3,853)
63
+5%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carencro, Louisiana?

Carencro, Louisiana has about 6,120 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carencro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Carencro, Louisiana earns about $22,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carencro, Louisiana expensive?

In Carencro, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Carencro, Louisiana?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carencro, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carencro, Louisiana?

About 29.8% of people in Carencro, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carencro, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Carencro, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 691 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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