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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Donaldsonville

Louisiana · 7,605 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 $24,084. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,600. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,605
−4%since 1990
from 7,949 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,013 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,104 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+9%since 1990
from 28.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Donaldsonville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,084
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,877 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,009
+62%since 1990
from $7,414 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 38.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
59.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
40.4% rent
2.7
−21%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(3,271)
Black57.8%(4,593)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(193)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65%(5,164)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(2,242)
Black68.7%(5,224)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(84)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score54.3%(4,128)
54
−16%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−4%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donaldsonville, Louisiana?

Donaldsonville, Louisiana has about 7,605 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Donaldsonville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Donaldsonville, Louisiana earns about $24,084 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Donaldsonville, Louisiana?

About 10.4% 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 34.8% of people in Donaldsonville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donaldsonville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Donaldsonville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 344 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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