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Mamou

Louisiana · 2,936 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 $20,322. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 630 residents. 6% 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 $66,300. The poverty rate of 62.8% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,936
−18%since 2000
from 3,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,084 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Mamou
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,322
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,011
+55%since 2000
from $9,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
62.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(2,161)
Black37.4%(1,333)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(2,141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(1,396)
Black45.1%(1,323)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(50)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other7.6%(223)
Diversity Score73.1%(2,147)
Diversity Score
73
+22%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−29%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mamou, Louisiana?

Mamou, Louisiana has about 2,936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mamou, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mamou, Louisiana earns about $20,322 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Mamou, Louisiana?

About 6.2% 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 62.8% of people in Mamou, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mamou, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mamou, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 547 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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