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Lacassine

Louisiana · 218 residents · 1.75 sq mi
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With 218 people, Lacassine is a city in Louisiana. The median age is 54.7, about 16 years above the US median. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 32.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
+25%since 2023
from 175 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 100 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.75 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
80194309424538201020202024Lacassine
2024218
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5459.2%(129)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6440.8%(89)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,567
+4%since 2023
from $28,537 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.276
+1%since 2023
from 0.274 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information45%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
60.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.48 people
−4%since 2023
from 1.54 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
French82.5%(47)
American17.5%(10)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
39.5%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
Female
67.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
59.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(71)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(147)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
40.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
26.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
0.0%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
32.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
26.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lacassine, Louisiana?

Lacassine, Louisiana has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lacassine, Louisiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lacassine, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lacassine, Louisiana?

About 32.6% of people in Lacassine, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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