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Leonville

Louisiana · 868 residents · 2.725 sq mi
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Leonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,179. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
868
−14%since 2000
from 1,007 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+13%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7261K1K2K2K1990201020202024Leonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,179
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,286
+59%since 2000
from $10,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+41%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(657)
Black33.3%(335)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(575)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(520)
Black36.3%(315)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score61.9%(537)
Diversity Score
62
+8%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonville, Louisiana?

Leonville, Louisiana has about 868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Leonville, Louisiana earns about $45,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonville, Louisiana expensive?

In Leonville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $114,400, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Leonville, Louisiana?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leonville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leonville, Louisiana?

About 11.0% of people in Leonville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonville, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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