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Dodson

Louisiana · 294 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 $41,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 14% 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 $56,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
294
−18%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2403023654274891990201020202024Dodson
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,263
+103%since 2000
from $10,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(256)
Black9.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(3)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score30.2%(89)
Diversity Score
30
−39%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
+113%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson, Louisiana?

Dodson, Louisiana has about 294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Dodson, Louisiana earns about $41,000 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 $56,600, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Dodson, Louisiana?

About 13.9% 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 21.5% of people in Dodson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodson, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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