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Louisiana · 2,469 residents (2025 est.) · 3.407 sq mi
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Many has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,563. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 723 residents. 14% 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 $116,600. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,166
−25%since 2000
from 2,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,469 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Many
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,707
+95%since 2000
from $12,153 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+11%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(1,366)
Black47.2%(1,363)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(49)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(1,885)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(1,051)
Black48.2%(1,044)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.1%(68)
Diversity Score66.4%(1,438)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+34.3 ptssince 2017
from 49.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Many, Louisiana?

Many, Louisiana has about 2,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Many, Louisiana?

The typical household in Many, Louisiana earns about $36,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Many, Louisiana expensive?

In Many, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $116,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Many, Louisiana?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Many, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Many, Louisiana?

About 32.3% of people in Many, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Many, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Many, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 960 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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