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Golden Meadow

Louisiana · 2,101 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 $32,398. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,101
−4%since 2000
from 2,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
859 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Golden Meadow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,398
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,690 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,733
+66%since 2000
from $13,122 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−46.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,015)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,720)
Black1.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(154)
Asian0%(1)
Other7.7%(162)
Diversity Score37.2%(781)
Diversity Score
37
+502%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Meadow, Louisiana?

Golden Meadow, Louisiana has about 2,101 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Meadow, Louisiana earns about $32,398 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 $62,700, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Meadow, Louisiana?

About 7.1% 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 21.3% 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 52 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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