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Lakeshore

Louisiana · 1,988 residents · 0.849 sq mi
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Lakeshore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,110. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,988
−8%since 2019
from 2,170 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,342 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 2,556 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−2%since 2019
from 38.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K201020202024Lakeshore
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,110
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,386 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,964
−15%since 2019
from $23,485 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $123,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,013 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+11%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic41%(889)
Black57%(1,237)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,375)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(987)
Black42.4%(843)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(57)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other1.4%(27)
Diversity Score68.8%(1,367)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−2%since 2019
from 23.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
54.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeshore, Louisiana?

Lakeshore, Louisiana has about 1,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeshore, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lakeshore, Louisiana earns about $34,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeshore, Louisiana expensive?

In Lakeshore, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeshore, Louisiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in Lakeshore, Louisiana?

About 24.1% of people in Lakeshore, 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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