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Mansura

Louisiana · 1,320 residents · 2.854 sq mi
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Mansura has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,683. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 253 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,320
−16%since 2000
from 1,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+37%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mansura
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,683
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,836 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,281
+33%since 2000
from $11,473 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+11%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(389)
Black61.3%(809)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(122)
Diversity Score67.2%(886)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
64.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mansura, Louisiana?

Mansura, Louisiana has about 1,320 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mansura, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mansura, Louisiana earns about $20,683 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 $68,900, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Mansura, Louisiana?

About 7.2% 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 49.2% 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 281 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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