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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mamou

Louisiana · 3,566 residents · 1.409 sq mi
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Mamou has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,988. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,500. The poverty rate of 45.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,566
+2%since 1990
from 3,483 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,531 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,472 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Mamou
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,988
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,046
+53%since 1990
from $5,929 in 1990
US average: $21,522
45.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 38.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$293
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $202 in 1990
US average: $602
52.0%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
48.0% rent
2.7
−3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,428)
Black30.1%(1,048)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score52.9%(1,844)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(2,161)
Black37.4%(1,333)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score60%(2,141)
60
+13%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
42.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 40.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+40%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mamou, Louisiana?

Mamou, Louisiana has about 3,566 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mamou, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mamou, Louisiana earns about $12,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mamou, Louisiana expensive?

In Mamou, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $34,500, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Mamou, Louisiana?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mamou, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mamou, Louisiana?

About 45.0% of people in Mamou, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mamou, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mamou, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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