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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Duson

Louisiana · 1,672 residents · 3.008 sq mi
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Duson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,071. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,900. The poverty rate of 31.5% 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: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

1,672
+16%since 1990
from 1,438 in 1990
1990 – 2025
556 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 478 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+4%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,071
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,699 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,520
+96%since 1990
from $5,360 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.5%
−9.6 ptssince 1990
from 41.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
26.9% rent
1.4
−37%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(996)
Black29.6%(426)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.9%(790)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,232)
Black25.2%(422)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.1%(804)
48
−12%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 42.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Duson, Louisiana?

Duson, Louisiana has about 1,672 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Duson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Duson, Louisiana earns about $21,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duson, Louisiana expensive?

In Duson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $29,900, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Duson, Louisiana?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Duson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duson, Louisiana?

About 31.5% of people in Duson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Duson, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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