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Garyville

Louisiana · 2,119 residents · 14.286 sq mi
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Garyville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,060. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 656 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $171,600. Households here earn about 45% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,119
−24%since 2000
from 2,775 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+28%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Garyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,060
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,229
+169%since 2000
from $11,998 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,600
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(1,283)
Black52%(1,444)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(1,758)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(1,089)
Black42.8%(906)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(124)
Diversity Score68.7%(1,456)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garyville, Louisiana?

Garyville, Louisiana has about 2,119 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garyville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Garyville, Louisiana earns about $88,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garyville, Louisiana expensive?

In Garyville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $171,600, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Garyville, Louisiana?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Garyville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garyville, Louisiana?

About 18.6% of people in Garyville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garyville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Garyville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,062 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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