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Lucky

Louisiana · 251 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 $12,434. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $36,300. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
251
−29%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+40%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331992663323981990201020202024Lucky
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,434
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,176
+143%since 2000
from $7,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+92%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(101)
Black55%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(154)
Diversity Score
62
+13%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucky, Louisiana?

Lucky, Louisiana has about 251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucky, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lucky, Louisiana earns about $12,434 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 $36,300.

How educated are people in Lucky, Louisiana?

About 9.6% 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 41.0% 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 47 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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