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Crescent

Louisiana · 959 residents · 1.666 sq mi
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Crescent has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,240. Population has grown 41% since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,600. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959
+41%vs 2011
vs 682 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
576 / sq mi
+41%vs 2011
vs 409 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+28%vs 2011
vs 29.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3025257499721K201020202024Crescent
2024376
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,240
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,659 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,583
+15%vs 2011
vs $13,560 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.335 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−55.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−14%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(223)
Black65.1%(444)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score58.6%(400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(579)
Black36.9%(354)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score63.1%(606)
Diversity Score
63
+8%vs 2011
vs 59 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+21%vs 2011
vs 23.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+19.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.8% in 2011
Female
46.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent, Louisiana?

Crescent, Louisiana has about 959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crescent, Louisiana?

The typical household in Crescent, Louisiana earns about $50,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crescent, Louisiana expensive?

In Crescent, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $81,600.

How educated are people in Crescent, Louisiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Crescent, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crescent, Louisiana?

About 33.3% of people in Crescent, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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