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Dodson

Louisiana · 337 residents (2025 est.) · 2.511 sq mi
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Dodson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
+9%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−2%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:337 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2403023654274891990201020202024Dodson
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,219
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,029
+72%since 2000
from $10,452 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+4%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+21%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(263)
Black22.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(310)
Black15.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score42.4%(165)
Diversity Score
42
−14%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson, Louisiana?

Dodson, Louisiana has about 389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Dodson, Louisiana earns about $34,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodson, Louisiana expensive?

In Dodson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Dodson, Louisiana?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dodson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodson, Louisiana?

About 13.4% of people in Dodson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodson, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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