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Lecompte

Louisiana · 1,227 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 $25,357. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,500. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,227
−10%since 2000
from 1,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4927921K1K2K1990201020202024Lecompte
2024592
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,357
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,304
+60%since 2000
from $10,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(333)
Black74.2%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(656)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(366)
Black66.6%(817)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score57.4%(704)
Diversity Score
57
+19%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lecompte, Louisiana?

Lecompte, Louisiana has about 1,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lecompte, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lecompte, Louisiana earns about $25,357 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Lecompte, Louisiana?

About 11.4% 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 30.2% 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 365 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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