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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gueydan

Louisiana · 1,598 residents · 0.91 sq mi
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Gueydan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,165. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,100. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

1,598
−1%since 1990
from 1,611 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,756 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,770 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+11%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Gueydan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,165
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,340 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,738
+40%since 1990
from $9,799 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.0%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$306
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
19.9% rent
2.0
−13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,367)
Black15.1%(243)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.2%(551)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,370)
Black12.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.7%(490)
31
−10%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+19%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gueydan, Louisiana?

Gueydan, Louisiana has about 1,598 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gueydan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gueydan, Louisiana earns about $22,165 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 $44,100, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Gueydan, Louisiana?

About 8.7% 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 21.0% 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 13 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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