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Coushatta

Louisiana · 1,752 residents · 3.34 sq mi
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Coushatta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,446. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 547 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,600. The poverty rate of 45.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,752
−24%since 2000
from 2,299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+30%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Coushatta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,446
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,544
+23%since 2000
from $10,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(761)
Black64.8%(1,489)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(1,328)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(465)
Black67.1%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(90)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,085)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−14%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.9%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coushatta, Louisiana?

Coushatta, Louisiana has about 1,752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coushatta, Louisiana?

The typical household in Coushatta, Louisiana earns about $21,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coushatta, Louisiana expensive?

In Coushatta, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Coushatta, Louisiana?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Coushatta, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coushatta, Louisiana?

About 45.5% of people in Coushatta, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coushatta, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Coushatta, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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