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Gueydan

Louisiana · 1,165 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 $32,639. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 433 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,165
−27%since 2000
from 1,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+19%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Gueydan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,639
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,165 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,107
+61%since 2000
from $13,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(965)
Black13.5%(157)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score34.1%(398)
Diversity Score
34
+11%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gueydan, Louisiana?

Gueydan, Louisiana has about 1,165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gueydan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gueydan, Louisiana earns about $32,639 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Gueydan, Louisiana?

About 15.3% 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 25.1% 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 446 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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