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French Settlement

Louisiana · 1,073 residents · 2.727 sq mi
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French Settlement has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,863. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,073
+14%since 2000
from 945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+18%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609361K1K1K1990201020202024French Settlement
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,863
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,667
+102%since 2000
from $17,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(978)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(26)
Asian1.4%(15)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score14.6%(157)
Diversity Score
15
+212%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Settlement, Louisiana?

French Settlement, Louisiana has about 1,073 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in French Settlement, Louisiana earns about $44,863 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 $160,200, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in French Settlement, Louisiana?

About 16.6% 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 20.1% 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 254 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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