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Dry Prong

Louisiana · 455 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 $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
+8%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3464154845526211990201020202024Dry Prong
2024369
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,565
+61%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+59%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(429)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(6)
Diversity Score6.1%(28)
Diversity Score
6
−31%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dry Prong, Louisiana?

Dry Prong, Louisiana has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dry Prong, Louisiana earns about $45,625 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Dry Prong, Louisiana?

About 14.4% 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 10.0% 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 84 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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