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Dodson

Louisiana · 357 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 $25,536. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,500. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

357
+4%since 1990
from 344 in 1990
1990 – 2025
142 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 137 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+13%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2403023654274891990201020202024Dodson
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,536
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,452
+32%since 1990
from $7,899 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.9%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$435
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
24.3% rent
1.3
−6%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(228)
Black33.7%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.3%(194)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(263)
Black22.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.1%(175)
49
−13%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dodson, Louisiana?

Dodson, Louisiana has about 357 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Dodson, Louisiana earns about $25,536 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 $32,500, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Dodson, Louisiana?

About 8.4% 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 29.9% 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 13 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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