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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mansfield

Louisiana · 5,582 residents · 3.652 sq mi
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Mansfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,981. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,582
+4%since 1990
from 5,389 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,528 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,476 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+4%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Mansfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,981
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,334 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,850
+33%since 1990
from $8,889 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 33.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
62.5%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
37.5% rent
2.1
−17%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(2,409)
Black55.1%(2,967)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(3,398)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(1,865)
Black63.9%(3,566)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(89)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score58.9%(3,287)
59
−7%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.6 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 Mansfield, Louisiana?

Mansfield, Louisiana has about 5,582 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mansfield, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mansfield, Louisiana earns about $21,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mansfield, Louisiana expensive?

In Mansfield, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Mansfield, Louisiana?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mansfield, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mansfield, Louisiana?

About 33.7% of people in Mansfield, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mansfield, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mansfield, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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