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Dulac

Louisiana · 1,463 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 $21,534. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 995 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,700. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,463
−40%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+13%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2411K2K3K4K1990201020202024Dulac
2024517
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,534
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,474
+88%since 2000
from $8,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.8%
−57.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+53%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(681)
Black1.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(62)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other42%(615)
Diversity Score70.8%(1,035)
Diversity Score
71
+270%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dulac, Louisiana?

Dulac, Louisiana has about 1,463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dulac, Louisiana?

The typical household in Dulac, Louisiana earns about $21,534 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 $58,700, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Dulac, Louisiana?

About 9.7% 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 37.4% 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 1,810 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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