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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Golden Meadow

Louisiana · 2,193 residents · 2.447 sq mi
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Golden Meadow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,690. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,193
+7%since 1990
from 2,049 in 1990
1990 – 2025
896 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 837 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+3%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Golden Meadow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,690
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,373 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,122
+47%since 1990
from $8,937 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
22.4% rent
1.9
−18%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,974)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score11.3%(231)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,015)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score6.2%(135)
6
−45%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Meadow, Louisiana?

Golden Meadow, Louisiana has about 2,193 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Golden Meadow, Louisiana?

The typical household in Golden Meadow, Louisiana earns about $28,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Meadow, Louisiana expensive?

In Golden Meadow, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Meadow, Louisiana?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Meadow, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Meadow, Louisiana?

About 18.8% of people in Golden Meadow, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Meadow, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Meadow, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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