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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cheneyville

Louisiana · 901 residents · 1.016 sq mi
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Cheneyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,044. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,200. The poverty rate of 43.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

901
−7%since 1990
from 972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
887 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 957 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+13%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4185697208711K1990201020202024Cheneyville
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,044
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,232 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,244
+66%since 1990
from $6,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
43.9%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
$283
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
28.1% rent
1.5
−36%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(306)
Black68.5%(666)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.9%(524)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(290)
Black65%(586)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(527)
59
+9%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.2%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 37.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−2%since 1990
from 22.3 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 Cheneyville, Louisiana?

Cheneyville, Louisiana has about 901 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cheneyville, Louisiana earns about $19,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheneyville, Louisiana expensive?

In Cheneyville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $28,200, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

About 11.8% 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 43.9% 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 71 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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