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Catahoula

Louisiana · 594 residents · 3.06 sq mi
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With 594 people, Catahoula is a city in Louisiana. At a median age of 60.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 31.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 182 more people live here than in 2023.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

594
+44%since 2023
from 412 in 2023
2010 – 2024
194 / sq mi
+44%since 2023
from 135 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
60.6
+7%since 2023
from 56.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.06 sq mi
Population, 20102024
3066249431K2K201020202024Catahoula
2024594
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(15)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.7%(40)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(51)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.7%(40)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420%(119)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425.1%(149)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.8%(88)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,539
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$23,755
−18%since 2023
from $29,073 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
31.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.390
−14%since 2023
from 0.453 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$151,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
4.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.35 people
−2%since 2023
from 2.40 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
19.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.4
+5%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(26)
10
−13%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American23.2%(138)
French13.1%(78)
English2.2%(13)
German2.2%(13)
Irish1.3%(8)
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.6 min
−11%since 2023
from 43.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
90.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
18.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
46.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.4%
US average: 95.5%
98.7%
US average: 87.7%
68.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(87)
Married49.7%(150)
Widowed7.3%(22)
Divorced14.2%(43)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(49)
Married54.5%(151)
Widowed3.6%(10)
Divorced24.2%(67)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
24.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.8%
US average: 13.8%
44.4%
US average: 18.4%
36.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
42.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
69.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era21.9%(14)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 64 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catahoula, Louisiana?

Catahoula, Louisiana has about 594 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catahoula, Louisiana?

The typical household in Catahoula, Louisiana earns about $44,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catahoula, Louisiana expensive?

In Catahoula, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $151,600.

How educated are people in Catahoula, Louisiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Catahoula, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catahoula, Louisiana?

About 31.8% of people in Catahoula, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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