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Crescent

Louisiana · 811 residents · 1.666 sq mi
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Crescent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,494. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
811
−8%since 2019
from 878 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
487 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 527 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+7%since 2019
from 42.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3025257499721K201020202024Crescent
2024376
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,494
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,845 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,909
−11%since 2019
from $18,930 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

Owner-occupied
83.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
16.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(669)
Black17.1%(150)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(423)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(508)
Black32.1%(260)
Hispanic / Latino3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(486)
Diversity Score
60
+24%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−2%since 2019
from 20.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
Female
66.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent, Louisiana?

Crescent, Louisiana has about 811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crescent, Louisiana?

The typical household in Crescent, Louisiana earns about $36,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Crescent, Louisiana?

About 6.6% 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 8.1% of people in Crescent, 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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