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Mansfield

Louisiana · 5,001 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 $21,152. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,500. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,001
−10%since 2000
from 5,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,369 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Mansfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,152
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,981 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,595
+15%since 2000
from $11,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+93%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(1,865)
Black63.9%(3,566)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(89)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(3,287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(1,029)
Black76%(3,802)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(110)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other1.3%(65)
Diversity Score48%(2,401)
Diversity Score
48
−18%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mansfield, Louisiana?

Mansfield, Louisiana has about 5,001 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mansfield, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mansfield, Louisiana earns about $21,152 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 $86,500, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Mansfield, Louisiana?

About 14.3% 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 42.4% of people in Mansfield, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mansfield, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mansfield, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 388 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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