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Convent

Louisiana · 637 residents · 3.887 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
637
+4%since 2023
from 615 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
164 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 158 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.4
+15%since 2023
from 24.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
420499579658738201020202024Convent
2024637
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,252
Unchangedsince 2023
from $48,189 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.679
+6%since 2023
from 0.641 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(245)
Black60.2%(370)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(220)
Black65.3%(416)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.8%(362)
Diversity Score
57
−5%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+4%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
Female
50.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Convent, Louisiana?

Convent, Louisiana has about 637 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Convent, Louisiana?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Convent, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Convent, Louisiana?

About 4.4% of people in Convent, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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