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Lawtell

Louisiana · 1,171 residents · 4.147 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,171
+12%since 2023
from 1,044 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 252 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
−8%since 2023
from 53.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9021K1K2K2K201020202024Lawtell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,601
−6%since 2023
from $26,254 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+14%since 2023
from 0.359 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+41.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(662)
Black29.1%(304)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(78)
Diversity Score63.4%(662)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(682)
Black36.1%(423)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(66)
Diversity Score65.9%(772)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−8%since 2023
from 24.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% 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
13.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
46.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawtell, Louisiana?

Lawtell, Louisiana has about 1,171 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lawtell, Louisiana?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lawtell, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawtell, Louisiana?

About 22.3% of people in Lawtell, 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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