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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Donaldsonville

Louisiana · 7,949 residents · 3.778 sq mi
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Donaldsonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,877. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,500. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% 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

7,949
+5%vs 2000
vs 7,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,104 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 2,013 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 31.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Donaldsonville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,877
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,084 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,414
−38%vs 2000
vs $12,009 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
60.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.6% in 2000
39.3% rent
3.4
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(2,242)
Black68.7%(5,224)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(84)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(4,128)
1990
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(3,271)
Black57.8%(4,593)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(193)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(85)
Diversity Score65%(5,164)
65
+20%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 18.3 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 Donaldsonville, Louisiana?

Donaldsonville, Louisiana has about 7,949 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Donaldsonville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Donaldsonville, Louisiana earns about $15,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donaldsonville, Louisiana expensive?

In Donaldsonville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $54,500, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Donaldsonville, Louisiana?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Donaldsonville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donaldsonville, Louisiana?

About 38.1% of people in Donaldsonville, 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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