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Ida

Louisiana · 221 residents · 1.42 sq mi
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Ida has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,591. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,700. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
−14%since 2000
from 258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+11%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1721992252512781990201020202024Ida
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,591
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,191
+28%since 2000
from $14,166 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+55%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(251)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(212)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score7.7%(17)
Diversity Score
8
+61%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ida, Louisiana?

Ida, Louisiana has about 221 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ida, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ida, Louisiana earns about $31,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ida, Louisiana expensive?

In Ida, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Ida, Louisiana?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ida, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ida, Louisiana?

About 10.3% of people in Ida, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ida, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ida, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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