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Dulac

Louisiana · 517 residents · 15.988 sq mi
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Dulac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 79% since 2000, a loss of 1,941 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,500. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
−79%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−79%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+72%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2411K2K3K4K1990201020202024Dulac
2024517
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,353
+291%since 2000
from $8,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−9%since 2010
from 0.545 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction18.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
49.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+55%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,303)
Black2.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(470)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(336)
Black1.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.1%(114)
Diversity Score64.5%(334)
Diversity Score
65
+238%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dulac, Louisiana?

Dulac, Louisiana has about 517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dulac, Louisiana?

The typical household in Dulac, Louisiana earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dulac, Louisiana expensive?

In Dulac, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Dulac, Louisiana?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dulac, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dulac, Louisiana?

About 19.7% of people in Dulac, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dulac, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dulac, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,756 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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