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Egan

Louisiana · 631 residents · 4.849 sq mi
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Egan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,471. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2011. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,800. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
631
+63%vs 2011
vs 388 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
+63%vs 2011
vs 80 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+24%vs 2011
vs 31.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2745087429761K201020202024Egan
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,471
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,700 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,335
−38%vs 2011
vs $19,955 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−20.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.494 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services18.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration18.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,800
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $286 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−46.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+27.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
−49%vs 2011
vs 1.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(603)
Black2.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(56)
Diversity Score
9
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
43.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.7%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% in 2011
Female
67.3%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egan, Louisiana?

Egan, Louisiana has about 631 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Egan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Egan, Louisiana earns about $24,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Egan, Louisiana expensive?

In Egan, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $14,800, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Egan, Louisiana?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Egan, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Egan, Louisiana?

About 42.1% of people in Egan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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