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Kaplan

Louisiana · 4,116 residents (2025 est.) · 2.329 sq mi
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Kaplan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,109. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 939 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $156,200. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,238
−18%since 2000
from 5,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,820 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Kaplan
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,109
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,535 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,602
+99%since 2000
from $12,340 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+18%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services12.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,200
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+108%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(4,355)
Black12.9%(669)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(62)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(1,663)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(3,150)
Black12.3%(523)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(1)
Other13.3%(564)
Diversity Score51.8%(2,196)
Diversity Score
52
+61%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2016
from 75.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaplan, Louisiana?

Kaplan, Louisiana has about 4,238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaplan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Kaplan, Louisiana earns about $40,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaplan, Louisiana expensive?

In Kaplan, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $156,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Kaplan, Louisiana?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kaplan, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaplan, Louisiana?

About 35.3% of people in Kaplan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaplan, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaplan, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 297 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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