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Edgefield

Louisiana · 204 residents · 0.248 sq mi
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Edgefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,200. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
204
+7%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
−22%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1592282983674361990201020202024Edgefield
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,309
−15%since 2000
from $16,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(184)
Black3.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(123)
Black33.8%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score61.3%(125)
Diversity Score
61
+702%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgefield, Louisiana?

Edgefield, Louisiana has about 204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgefield, Louisiana?

The typical household in Edgefield, Louisiana earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgefield, Louisiana expensive?

In Edgefield, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $97,200.

How educated are people in Edgefield, Louisiana?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Edgefield, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgefield, Louisiana?

About 19.7% of people in Edgefield, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgefield, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgefield, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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