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French Settlement

Louisiana · 1,116 residents · 2.727 sq mi
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French Settlement has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,321. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,500. Households here earn about 32% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,116
+18%since 2000
from 945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609361K1K1K1990201020202024French Settlement
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,321
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,308
+32%since 2000
from $17,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(923)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,059)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(28)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other4.5%(50)
Diversity Score18.7%(208)
Diversity Score
19
+298%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Settlement, Louisiana?

French Settlement, Louisiana has about 1,116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in French Settlement, Louisiana?

The typical household in French Settlement, Louisiana earns about $57,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is French Settlement, Louisiana expensive?

In French Settlement, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $171,500, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in French Settlement, Louisiana?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in French Settlement, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in French Settlement, Louisiana?

About 12.0% of people in French Settlement, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has French Settlement, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, French Settlement, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 297 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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