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Garyville

Louisiana · 2,123 residents · 14.286 sq mi
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Garyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,965. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 652 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $154,600. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,123
−23%since 2000
from 2,775 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+31%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Garyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,965
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,556
+180%since 2000
from $11,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,600
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+107%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(1,014)
Black46.6%(989)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.3%(1,385)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garyville, Louisiana?

Garyville, Louisiana has about 2,123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garyville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Garyville, Louisiana earns about $44,965 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 $154,600.

How educated are people in Garyville, Louisiana?

About 20.9% 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 23.6% 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 1,058 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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