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Hackberry

Louisiana · 899 residents · 28.075 sq mi
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Hackberry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,263. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 800 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $231,300. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 167%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
−47%since 2000
from 1,699 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+47%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7431K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hackberry
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,263
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,366 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,160
+85%since 2000
from $16,332 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+50.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−40%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,300
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
51.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+73%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,648)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(865)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(24)
Diversity Score9.2%(82)
Diversity Score
9
+61%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−34%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hackberry, Louisiana?

Hackberry, Louisiana has about 899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hackberry, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hackberry, Louisiana earns about $105,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hackberry, Louisiana expensive?

In Hackberry, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $231,300.

How educated are people in Hackberry, Louisiana?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hackberry, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hackberry, Louisiana?

About 6.0% of people in Hackberry, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hackberry, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hackberry, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 803 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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