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Cheneyville

Louisiana · 441 residents (2025 est.) · 1.016 sq mi
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Cheneyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,132. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 342 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 44.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
559
−38%since 2000
from 901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
550 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 887 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+34%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:441 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4185697208711K1990201020202024Cheneyville
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,132
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,044 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,771
+73%since 2000
from $10,244 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
+111%since 2010
from 0.271 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$856
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
72.1%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cheneyville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(290)
Black65%(586)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(527)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(189)
Black58.5%(327)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(43)
Diversity Score67.2%(376)
Diversity Score
67
+15%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+38.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+44.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 37.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 40.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

Cheneyville, Louisiana has about 559 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cheneyville, Louisiana earns about $17,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheneyville, Louisiana expensive?

In Cheneyville, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cheneyville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

About 44.5% of people in Cheneyville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheneyville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheneyville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 413 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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