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Gueydan

Louisiana · 1,122 residents (2025 est.) · 0.91 sq mi
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Gueydan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,891. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,300. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,464
−8%since 2000
from 1,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,609 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Gueydan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,891
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,165 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,755
+58%since 2000
from $13,738 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+5%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,370)
Black12.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(490)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,283)
Black10%(146)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(27)
Diversity Score27.7%(406)
Diversity Score
28
−10%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gueydan, Louisiana?

Gueydan, Louisiana has about 1,464 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gueydan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gueydan, Louisiana earns about $27,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gueydan, Louisiana expensive?

In Gueydan, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Gueydan, Louisiana?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gueydan, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gueydan, Louisiana?

About 39.5% of people in Gueydan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gueydan, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gueydan, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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