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Creola

Louisiana · 309 residents (2025 est.) · 0.41 sq mi
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Creola is a city of 221 people in Louisiana. The poverty rate is 46.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 27.4. 0% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

221
−19%since 2023
from 273 in 2023
309 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
2009 – 2025
539 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 666 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
27.4
+3%since 2023
from 26.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.41 sq mi
Population, 20092024
1972372773163562009201020202024Creola
2024221
200920202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.9%(33)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.7%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3439.4%(87)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.8%(15)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.5%(10)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.3%(14)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.3%(5)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$61,250
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$18,115
+21%since 2023
from $15,016 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
46.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.306
+6%since 2023
from 0.288 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,225
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,145 in 2023
US average: $1,442
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
41.5%
+24.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.56 people
−11%since 2023
from 4.01 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
48.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(219)
Black8.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(170)
Black8.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(14)
49
+14%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.1%(18)
Ancestry
German7.7%(17)
American6.3%(14)
English4.5%(10)
Irish2.7%(6)
Greek0.9%(2)
Arab0.5%(1)
Polish0.5%(1)
Scottish0.5%(1)
Section 05

Education

5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+14%since 2023
from 16.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
42.9%
US average: 74.6%
11.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
57.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
83.0%
US average: 87.7%
97.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.5%(18)
Married44.1%(26)
Widowed5.1%(3)
Divorced20.3%(12)
Women 15+
Never married52.3%(45)
Married22.1%(19)
Widowed1.2%(1)
Divorced24.4%(21)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
29.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.2%
US average: 13.8%
10.0%
US average: 18.4%
64.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
34.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
67.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(1)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 1 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Creola, Louisiana?

Creola, Louisiana has about 221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creola, Louisiana?

The typical household in Creola, Louisiana earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creola, Louisiana expensive?

In Creola, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Creola, Louisiana?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Creola, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creola, Louisiana?

About 46.8% of people in Creola, 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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