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Des Allemands

Louisiana · 2,179 residents · 9.949 sq mi
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Des Allemands has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,613. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,000. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,179
−13%since 2000
from 2,500 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
219 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Des Allemands
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,613
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,487
+210%since 2000
from $15,306 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(2,128)
Black10.4%(261)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(62)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(1,700)
Black13.6%(296)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(72)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other12.1%(265)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,201)
Diversity Score
55
+86%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Allemands, Louisiana?

Des Allemands, Louisiana has about 2,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Des Allemands, Louisiana?

The typical household in Des Allemands, Louisiana earns about $55,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Des Allemands, Louisiana expensive?

In Des Allemands, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $102,000, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.

How educated are people in Des Allemands, Louisiana?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Des Allemands, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Des Allemands, Louisiana?

About 21.9% of people in Des Allemands, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Des Allemands, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Des Allemands, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 220 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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