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Dodson

Louisiana · 344 residents · 2.511 sq mi
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Dodson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,375. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,300. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

344
−4%vs 2000
vs 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
137 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2403023654274891990201020202024Dodson
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,536 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,899
−24%vs 2000
vs $10,452 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$220
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $435 in 2000
US average: $450
82.4%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
17.6% rent
1.4
+7%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(228)
Black33.7%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.3%(194)
56
+15%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.9%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dodson, Louisiana?

Dodson, Louisiana has about 344 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Dodson, Louisiana earns about $19,375 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 $26,300, and the typical rent is about $220 a month.

How educated are people in Dodson, Louisiana?

About 7.1% 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 33.1% of people in Dodson, 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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