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Fordoche

Louisiana · 928 residents · 2.433 sq mi
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Fordoche has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
−1%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
381 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+16%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7018039051K1K1990201020202024Fordoche
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,924
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,364 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,622
+62%since 2000
from $15,223 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(836)
Black8.5%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.5%(23)
Diversity Score26.4%(245)
Diversity Score
26
+22%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 36.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordoche, Louisiana?

Fordoche, Louisiana has about 928 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fordoche, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fordoche, Louisiana earns about $40,924 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 $108,200.

How educated are people in Fordoche, Louisiana?

About 7.5% 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 6.1% 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 84 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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