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Galliano

Louisiana · 5,906 residents · 11.144 sq mi
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Galliano has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,918. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,450 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,906
−20%since 2000
from 7,356 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
530 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+24%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Galliano
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,918
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,419 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,159
+124%since 2000
from $13,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+22%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(6,726)
Black0.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(128)
Asian0.8%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(613)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,449)
Black1.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(687)
Asian1.5%(91)
Other10.2%(603)
Diversity Score51%(3,013)
Diversity Score
51
+512%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 67.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galliano, Louisiana?

Galliano, Louisiana has about 5,906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galliano, Louisiana?

The typical household in Galliano, Louisiana earns about $49,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galliano, Louisiana expensive?

In Galliano, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $134,200, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Galliano, Louisiana?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galliano, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galliano, Louisiana?

About 18.3% of people in Galliano, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galliano, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Galliano, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,612 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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