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Convent

Louisiana · 483 residents · 3.887 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $159,900. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
+8%since 2019
from 446 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 115 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+35%since 2019
from 29.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
420499579658738201020202024Convent
2024637
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,667
−5%since 2019
from $24,995 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $163,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
21.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(126)
Black71.7%(320)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.7%(226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(203)
Black52.8%(255)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.5%(321)
Diversity Score
66
+31%since 2019
from 51 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+18%since 2019
from 22.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
Female
43.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Convent, Louisiana?

Convent, Louisiana has about 483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Convent, Louisiana expensive?

In Convent, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $159,900.

How educated are people in Convent, Louisiana?

About 17.3% 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 31.9% of people in Convent, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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