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Converse

Louisiana · 383 residents (2025 est.) · 2.181 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
+14%since 2000
from 400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+23%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3033574124665201990201020202024Converse
2024455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,160
+152%since 2000
from $13,180 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
+63%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Converse on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(305)
Black7.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino6%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(335)
Black3.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other18%(82)
Diversity Score52.7%(240)
Diversity Score
53
+58%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.6%
+28.9 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Converse, Louisiana?

Converse, Louisiana has about 455 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Converse, Louisiana expensive?

In Converse, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Converse, Louisiana?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Converse, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Converse, Louisiana?

About 22.6% of people in Converse, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Converse, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Converse, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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