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Dry Prong

Louisiana · 421 residents · 1.386 sq mi
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Dry Prong has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $56,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

421
+13%since 1990
from 371 in 1990
1990 – 2025
304 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 268 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+22%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3464154845526211990201020202024Dry Prong
2024369
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,917
+74%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,978
+69%since 1990
from $8,256 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 29.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
19.3% rent
1.7
−46%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+16%since 1990
from 21.3 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dry Prong, Louisiana?

Dry Prong, Louisiana has about 421 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dry Prong, Louisiana earns about $32,917 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 $56,600, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Dry Prong, Louisiana?

About 16.5% 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 19.0% of people in Dry Prong, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dry Prong, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dry Prong, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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