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Creola

Louisiana · 213 residents · 0.41 sq mi
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Creola is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,125. Population has fallen 19% since 2009, a loss of 50 residents. Median home value is $13,800. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
−19%since 2009
from 263 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
520 / sq mi
−19%since 2009
from 641 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
23.6
+5%since 2009
from 22.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
197237277316356200920202024Creola
2024221
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $45,859 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,496
+4%since 2009
from $19,744 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.214
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$13,800
−91%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $157,500 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2012
Median gross rent
$916
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $816 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
94.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.2
−95%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2012
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(21)
Diversity Score21.8%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(187)
Black6.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(20)
Diversity Score40%(85)
Diversity Score
40
+83%since 2009
from 22 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creola, Louisiana?

Creola, Louisiana has about 213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creola, Louisiana?

The typical household in Creola, Louisiana earns about $73,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creola, Louisiana expensive?

In Creola, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $13,800, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Creola, Louisiana?

About 25.8% 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 6.5% of people in Creola, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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