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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lecompte

Louisiana · 1,366 residents · 1.063 sq mi
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Lecompte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,708. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,800. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,366
−14%since 1990
from 1,592 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,285 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,498 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+7%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4927921K1K2K1990201020202024Lecompte
2024592
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,708
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,055 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,210
+69%since 1990
from $6,026 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 40.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$382
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
38.0% rent
2.1
−23%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(516)
Black66.8%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score56.9%(906)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(333)
Black74.2%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48%(656)
48
−16%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.4%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 47.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lecompte, Louisiana?

Lecompte, Louisiana has about 1,366 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lecompte, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lecompte, Louisiana earns about $18,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lecompte, Louisiana expensive?

In Lecompte, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $39,800, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Lecompte, Louisiana?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lecompte, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lecompte, Louisiana?

About 35.4% of people in Lecompte, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lecompte, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lecompte, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 226 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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