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Duson

Louisiana · 1,326 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 $29,955. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 346 residents. 7% 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 $82,000. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,326
−21%since 2000
from 1,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
441 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+11%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,955
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,089
+62%since 2000
from $10,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+93%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,232)
Black25.2%(422)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.1%(804)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(743)
Black26.7%(354)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(142)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score71%(941)
Diversity Score
71
+48%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+89%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duson, Louisiana?

Duson, Louisiana has about 1,326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Duson, Louisiana earns about $29,955 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 $82,000, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Duson, Louisiana?

About 7.2% 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 28.0% of people in Duson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Duson, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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