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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kaplan

Louisiana · 5,177 residents · 2.329 sq mi
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Kaplan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,535. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,177
+14%since 1990
from 4,535 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,223 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,947 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+2%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,535
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,340
+58%since 1990
from $7,798 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
32.2% rent
1.9
−20%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,782)
Black15%(682)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian1.3%(58)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,655)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(4,355)
Black12.9%(669)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(62)
Asian0.5%(26)
Diversity Score32.1%(1,663)
32
−12%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.3%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 43.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kaplan, Louisiana?

Kaplan, Louisiana has about 5,177 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kaplan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Kaplan, Louisiana earns about $22,535 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 $42,100, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Kaplan, Louisiana?

About 12.3% 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 33.5% of people in Kaplan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaplan, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaplan, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 642 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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