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Haughton

Louisiana · 4,539 residents · 5.722 sq mi
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Haughton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,854. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,800. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,539
+63%since 2000
from 2,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+5%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Haughton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,854
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,191
+106%since 2000
from $14,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+124%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,109)
Black20.5%(573)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(38)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(1,245)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(3,146)
Black18.3%(829)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(211)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score50.3%(2,284)
Diversity Score
50
+13%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haughton, Louisiana?

Haughton, Louisiana has about 4,539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haughton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Haughton, Louisiana earns about $48,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haughton, Louisiana expensive?

In Haughton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $152,800, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Haughton, Louisiana?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Haughton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haughton, Louisiana?

About 20.7% of people in Haughton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haughton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Haughton, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,875 residents, a change of about 173 percent over that period.

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