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Lucky

Louisiana · 272 residents · 8.171 sq mi
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Lucky has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 13% 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 $40,000. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−23%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+42%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331992663323981990201020202024Lucky
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,428
+119%since 2000
from $7,058 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$40,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
14.2%
−69.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29%(103)
Black69.3%(246)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(89)
Black66.5%(181)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.8%(152)
Diversity Score
56
+2%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
25.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucky, Louisiana?

Lucky, Louisiana has about 272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucky, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lucky, Louisiana earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucky, Louisiana expensive?

In Lucky, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,000.

How educated are people in Lucky, Louisiana?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lucky, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucky, Louisiana?

About 23.7% of people in Lucky, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucky, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucky, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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