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Lake Providence

Louisiana · 3,587 residents · 3.595 sq mi
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Lake Providence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,941. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,517 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,900. The poverty rate of 56.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,587
−30%since 2000
from 5,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
998 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+30%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lake Providence
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,941
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,333
+117%since 2000
from $8,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(996)
Black79%(4,034)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(35)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(2,105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(597)
Black80.4%(2,883)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.2%(1,336)
Diversity Score
37
−10%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−8%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
68.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Providence, Louisiana?

Lake Providence, Louisiana has about 3,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Providence, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lake Providence, Louisiana earns about $18,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Providence, Louisiana expensive?

In Lake Providence, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Providence, Louisiana?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Providence, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Providence, Louisiana?

About 56.1% of people in Lake Providence, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Providence, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Providence, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,793 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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