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Krotz Springs

Louisiana · 904 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 $23,882. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 315 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 43.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
904
−26%since 2000
from 1,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+18%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7208741K1K1K1990201020202024Krotz Springs
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,882
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,823 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,870
+21%since 2000
from $13,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade38%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$503
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(827)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(89)
Diversity Score
10
+380%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Krotz Springs, Louisiana?

Krotz Springs, Louisiana has about 904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Krotz Springs, Louisiana earns about $23,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Krotz Springs, Louisiana expensive?

In Krotz Springs, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Krotz Springs, Louisiana?

About 5.2% 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 43.0% 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 381 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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