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Catahoula

Louisiana · 1,094 residents · 3.062 sq mi
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Catahoula is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,276. Population has fallen 26% since 2011, a loss of 380 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,100. Households here earn about 55% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,094
−26%vs 2011
vs 1,474 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
−26%vs 2011
vs 481 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+21%vs 2011
vs 31.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3066249431K2K201020202024Catahoula
2024594
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,276
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,153 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,472
+21%vs 2011
vs $17,710 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−18%vs 2011
vs 0.360 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $439 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−50.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.4% in 2011
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−22%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(71)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,065)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score4.5%(49)
Diversity Score
5
−6%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 29.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Female
46.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catahoula, Louisiana?

Catahoula, Louisiana has about 1,094 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catahoula, Louisiana?

The typical household in Catahoula, Louisiana earns about $67,276 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 $84,100, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Catahoula, Louisiana?

About 5.0% 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 7.1% of people in Catahoula, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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