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Echo

Louisiana · 352 residents · 1.742 sq mi
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Echo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,091. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2021. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,300. The poverty rate of 66.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

352
+79%vs 2021
vs 197 in 2021
2020 – 2024
202 / sq mi
+79%vs 2021
vs 113 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
35.4
−2%vs 2021
vs 36.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
16226837548158820202024Echo
2024552
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,091
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$12,827
−49%vs 2021
vs $25,077 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−10.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
66.5%
+17.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services23.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration23.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$120,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $120,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
65.7%
−24.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.0% in 2021
34.3% rent
5.0
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(137)
Black30.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(309)
Black4.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(53)
15
−72%vs 2021
vs 53 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 15.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
15.3%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 15.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

76.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
47.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−15.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

20.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.4% in 2021
79.6%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.6% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
13.1%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Echo, Louisiana?

Echo, Louisiana has about 352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Echo, Louisiana?

The typical household in Echo, Louisiana earns about $24,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Echo, Louisiana expensive?

In Echo, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $120,300.

How educated are people in Echo, Louisiana?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Echo, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Echo, Louisiana?

About 66.5% of people in Echo, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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