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Luling

Louisiana · 13,716 residents · 23.29 sq mi
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Luling is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,004. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,500. Households here earn about 44% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
13,716
+19%since 2000
from 11,512 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+9%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K12K15K1990201020202024Luling
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,004
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,532
+59%since 2000
from $20,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(9,240)
Black15.2%(1,750)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(310)
Asian0.7%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.6%(4,560)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(9,751)
Black15.4%(2,111)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,079)
Asian1.1%(153)
Other3.2%(437)
Diversity Score56.1%(7,695)
Diversity Score
56
+42%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luling, Louisiana?

Luling, Louisiana has about 13,716 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luling, Louisiana?

The typical household in Luling, Louisiana earns about $73,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luling, Louisiana expensive?

In Luling, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $204,500, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Luling, Louisiana?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Luling, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luling, Louisiana?

About 12.4% of people in Luling, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luling, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Luling, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,929 residents, a change of about 392 percent over that period.

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

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