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Lawtell

Louisiana · 1,198 residents · 4.147 sq mi
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Lawtell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,525. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 464 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,300. The poverty rate of 48.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,198
−28%vs 2011
vs 1,662 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
−28%vs 2011
vs 401 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 37.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
9021K1K2K2K201020202024Lawtell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,525
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,184 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,282
−48%vs 2011
vs $21,854 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.3%
+15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−17%vs 2011
vs 0.604 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$456
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $465 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−62.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.2% in 2011
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.7%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+54%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(830)
Black45.8%(761)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(71)
Diversity Score67.4%(1,120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(540)
Black49.6%(594)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(29)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3%(35)
Diversity Score68.9%(826)
Diversity Score
69
+2%vs 2011
vs 67 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+36%vs 2011
vs 18.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.3%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Female
43.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawtell, Louisiana?

Lawtell, Louisiana has about 1,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawtell, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lawtell, Louisiana earns about $26,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawtell, Louisiana expensive?

In Lawtell, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Lawtell, Louisiana?

About 1.4% 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 48.3% of people in Lawtell, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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