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Mansura

Louisiana · 1,260 residents (2025 est.) · 2.854 sq mi
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Mansura has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,797. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 310 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,263
−20%since 2000
from 1,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+22%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,260 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mansura
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,797
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,836 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,594
+53%since 2000
from $11,473 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
−4%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+79%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(598)
Black59.5%(936)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(963)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(479)
Black51.8%(654)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(107)
Diversity Score72.6%(917)
Diversity Score
73
+19%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+112%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 49.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mansura, Louisiana?

Mansura, Louisiana has about 1,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mansura, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mansura, Louisiana earns about $21,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mansura, Louisiana expensive?

In Mansura, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $117,300, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Mansura, Louisiana?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mansura, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mansura, Louisiana?

About 52.2% of people in Mansura, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mansura, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mansura, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 338 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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