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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fordoche

Louisiana · 933 residents · 2.433 sq mi
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Fordoche has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

933
+11%since 1990
from 844 in 1990
1990 – 2025
383 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+11%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7018039051K1K1990201020202024Fordoche
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,364
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,074 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,223
+65%since 1990
from $9,216 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
90.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
9.7% rent
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.1 min
+1%since 1990
from 35.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordoche, Louisiana?

Fordoche, Louisiana has about 933 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fordoche, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fordoche, Louisiana earns about $36,364 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 $66,600, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Fordoche, Louisiana?

About 3.2% 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 14.8% of people in Fordoche, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fordoche, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fordoche, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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