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Ida

Louisiana · 217 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 $34,821. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,900. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
217
−16%since 2000
from 258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+4%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1721992252512781990201020202024Ida
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,821
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,675
+53%since 2000
from $14,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(209)
Black2.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score8.7%(19)
Diversity Score
9
+82%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ida, Louisiana?

Ida, Louisiana has about 217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ida, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ida, Louisiana earns about $34,821 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Ida, Louisiana?

About 9.9% 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 7.2% 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 41 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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