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Collinston

Louisiana · 287 residents · 1.127 sq mi
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Collinston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $48,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
−12%since 2000
from 327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
255 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+1%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602232863484111990201020202024Collinston
2024347
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,661
+8%since 2000
from $11,686 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$245
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+41%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(176)
Black42.5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(158)
Black44.6%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(177)
Diversity Score
62
−6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−1%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collinston, Louisiana?

Collinston, Louisiana has about 287 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collinston, Louisiana?

The typical household in Collinston, Louisiana earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collinston, Louisiana expensive?

In Collinston, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $245 a month.

How educated are people in Collinston, Louisiana?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Collinston, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collinston, Louisiana?

About 17.5% of people in Collinston, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collinston, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Collinston, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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