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Haynesville

Louisiana · 1,872 residents (2025 est.) · 4.828 sq mi
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Haynesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,688. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 5% 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 $58,700. The poverty rate of 48.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% 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
2,515
−6%since 2000
from 2,679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,872 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Haynesville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,688
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,966
−20%since 2000
from $16,163 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+5%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+66%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(1,309)
Black49.6%(1,330)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(627)
Black72.4%(1,820)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(63)
Diversity Score51.7%(1,300)
Diversity Score
52
−19%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
20.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 47.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haynesville, Louisiana?

Haynesville, Louisiana has about 2,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haynesville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Haynesville, Louisiana earns about $20,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haynesville, Louisiana expensive?

In Haynesville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Haynesville, Louisiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Haynesville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haynesville, Louisiana?

About 48.2% of people in Haynesville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haynesville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Haynesville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 339 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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