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Killian

Louisiana · 1,260 residents (2025 est.) · 10.887 sq mi
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Killian has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,634. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $322,100. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,694
+61%since 2000
from 1,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+25%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,260 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5898901K1K2K1990201020202024Killian
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,634
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,781 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,672
+112%since 2000
from $19,648 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−8%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,100
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,086
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+109%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(853)
Black17.1%(180)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(395)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,379)
Black6.7%(114)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(157)
Diversity Score40.4%(685)
Diversity Score
40
+8%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 36.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Killian, Louisiana?

Killian, Louisiana has about 1,694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Killian, Louisiana?

The typical household in Killian, Louisiana earns about $67,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Killian, Louisiana expensive?

In Killian, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $322,100, and the typical rent is about $2,086 a month.

How educated are people in Killian, Louisiana?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Killian, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Killian, Louisiana?

About 13.2% of people in Killian, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Killian, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Killian, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,005 residents, a change of about 146 percent over that period.

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