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Dry Prong

Louisiana · 371 residents · 1.386 sq mi
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Dry Prong has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,375. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $45,500. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% 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

371
−12%vs 2000
vs 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
268 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−18%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3464154845526211990201020202024Dry Prong
2024369
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,375
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,256
−41%vs 2000
vs $13,978 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.9%
+10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $458 in 2000
US average: $450
74.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
25.2% rent
3.2
+84%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(399)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian1.3%(5)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score9.1%(34)
9
+4%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.5%
−16.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 24.7 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 Dry Prong, Louisiana?

Dry Prong, Louisiana has about 371 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dry Prong, Louisiana?

The typical household in Dry Prong, Louisiana earns about $14,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dry Prong, Louisiana expensive?

In Dry Prong, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Dry Prong, Louisiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dry Prong, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dry Prong, Louisiana?

About 29.9% of people in Dry Prong, 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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