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Cheneyville

Louisiana · 468 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 $24,208. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 433 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
−48%since 2000
from 901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
461 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 887 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+36%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4185697208711K1990201020202024Cheneyville
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,208
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,044 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,115
+77%since 2000
from $10,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$659
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
35.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(290)
Black65%(586)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(527)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(121)
Black68.4%(320)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(24)
Diversity Score58.5%(274)
Diversity Score
59
Unchangedsince 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 37.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

Cheneyville, Louisiana has about 468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cheneyville, Louisiana earns about $24,208 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 $659 a month.

How educated are people in Cheneyville, Louisiana?

About 11.9% 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 38.4% 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 504 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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