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DeQuincy

Louisiana · 3,235 residents · 3.193 sq mi
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DeQuincy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,948. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
3,235
−5%since 2000
from 3,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,064 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024DeQuincy
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,948
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,802 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,068
+30%since 2000
from $13,847 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,675)
Black19%(644)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(28)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(1,387)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(2,465)
Black19.5%(631)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(43)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other4.3%(139)
Diversity Score50%(1,617)
Diversity Score
50
+22%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeQuincy, Louisiana?

DeQuincy, Louisiana has about 3,235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeQuincy, Louisiana?

The typical household in DeQuincy, Louisiana earns about $29,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeQuincy, Louisiana expensive?

In DeQuincy, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in DeQuincy, Louisiana?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in DeQuincy, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeQuincy, Louisiana?

About 19.5% of people in DeQuincy, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeQuincy, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, DeQuincy, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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