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Krotz Springs

Louisiana · 1,198 residents · 1.728 sq mi
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Krotz Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,500. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,198
−2%since 2000
from 1,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
693 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+10%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7208741K1K1K1990201020202024Krotz Springs
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,857
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,823 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,777
+35%since 2000
from $13,914 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.9%
−55.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+43%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,204)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,165)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.6%(19)
Diversity Score8.9%(107)
Diversity Score
9
+337%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−18%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% 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
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% 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
11.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Krotz Springs, Louisiana?

Krotz Springs, Louisiana has about 1,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Krotz Springs, Louisiana?

The typical household in Krotz Springs, Louisiana earns about $27,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Krotz Springs, Louisiana expensive?

In Krotz Springs, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Krotz Springs, Louisiana?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Krotz Springs, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Krotz Springs, Louisiana?

About 29.8% of people in Krotz Springs, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Krotz Springs, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Krotz Springs, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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