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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Edgard

Louisiana · 2,683 residents · 11.384 sq mi
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Edgard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,683
+2%vs 2000
vs 2,637 in 2000
1990 – 2024
236 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Edgard
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,285
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,865 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,928
−35%vs 2000
vs $10,635 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$189
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $261 in 2000
US average: $450
84.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
15.5% rent
2.6
+65%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(121)
Black94.8%(2,499)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(300)
1990
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(197)
Black92.7%(2,486)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.4%(495)
18
+62%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.7%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Edgard, Louisiana?

Edgard, Louisiana has about 2,683 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Edgard, Louisiana?

The typical household in Edgard, Louisiana earns about $16,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgard, Louisiana expensive?

In Edgard, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $189 a month.

How educated are people in Edgard, Louisiana?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Edgard, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgard, Louisiana?

About 35.4% of people in Edgard, 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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