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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fordoche

Louisiana · 844 residents · 2.433 sq mi
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Fordoche has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,074. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

844
−10%vs 2000
vs 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
347 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7018039051K1K1990201020202024Fordoche
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,074
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,364 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,216
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,223 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.5%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$241
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $394 in 2000
US average: $450
84.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
15.9% rent
2.1
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(839)
Black8.6%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(202)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(761)
Black9.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.4%(198)
23
+8%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.9%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.7 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.1 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 Fordoche, Louisiana?

Fordoche, Louisiana has about 844 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fordoche, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fordoche, Louisiana earns about $25,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fordoche, Louisiana expensive?

In Fordoche, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Fordoche, Louisiana?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fordoche, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fordoche, Louisiana?

About 20.5% of people in Fordoche, 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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