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Lawtell

Louisiana · 1,066 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 $43,548. Population has declined 15% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
1,066
−15%since 2019
from 1,252 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 302 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+12%since 2019
from 34.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9021K1K2K2K201020202024Lawtell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,548
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,245 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,913
+27%since 2019
from $18,056 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(389)
Black68.9%(863)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(670)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(440)
Black46.7%(498)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(51)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.5%(730)
Diversity Score
68
+28%since 2019
from 54 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
Female
59.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawtell, Louisiana?

Lawtell, Louisiana has about 1,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawtell, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lawtell, Louisiana earns about $43,548 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 $95,500.

How educated are people in Lawtell, Louisiana?

About 0.0% 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 13.0% of people in Lawtell, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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