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Church Point

Louisiana · 4,179 residents · 2.894 sq mi
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Church Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,685. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,100. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,179
−12%since 2000
from 4,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,444 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+17%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Church Point
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,685
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,089
+97%since 2000
from $10,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food12.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(3,159)
Black31.5%(1,500)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(75)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(2,706)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(2,308)
Black36.7%(1,533)
Hispanic / Latino4%(166)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other3.3%(137)
Diversity Score68.9%(2,881)
Diversity Score
69
+21%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Church Point, Louisiana?

Church Point, Louisiana has about 4,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Church Point, Louisiana?

The typical household in Church Point, Louisiana earns about $33,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Church Point, Louisiana expensive?

In Church Point, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Church Point, Louisiana?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Church Point, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Church Point, Louisiana?

About 32.8% of people in Church Point, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Church Point, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Church Point, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 498 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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