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Creola

Louisiana · 309 residents (2025 est.) · 0.41 sq mi
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Creola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 52 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 46.8% is well above the national figure.

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
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

PEP 2025 EST:309 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20092024
197237277316356200920202024Creola
2024221
200920202024
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
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%
48.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(219)
Black8.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(22)
Diversity Score42.7%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(170)
Black8.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(14)
Diversity Score48.8%(108)
49
+14%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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%
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%
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%
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Frequently asked

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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