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Heflin

Louisiana · 213 residents · 1.913 sq mi
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Heflin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% 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 $98,600. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
−13%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+17%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281611952282611990201020202024Heflin
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,020
+99%since 2000
from $13,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(219)
Black8.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(179)
Black7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(15)
Diversity Score36.9%(78)
Diversity Score
37
+69%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
+165%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heflin, Louisiana?

Heflin, Louisiana has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heflin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Heflin, Louisiana earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heflin, Louisiana expensive?

In Heflin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $98,600.

How educated are people in Heflin, Louisiana?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Heflin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heflin, Louisiana?

About 24.2% of people in Heflin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heflin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Heflin, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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