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Maringouin

Louisiana · 810 residents (2025 est.) · 0.738 sq mi
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Maringouin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 510 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
−40%since 2000
from 1,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+75%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:810 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4217039851K2K1990201020202024Maringouin
2024752
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,816 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,217
+133%since 2000
from $10,817 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+10%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$763
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(254)
Black79.4%(1,002)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(153)
Black77.3%(581)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score45.2%(340)
Diversity Score
45
+12%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% 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
18.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maringouin, Louisiana?

Maringouin, Louisiana has about 752 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maringouin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Maringouin, Louisiana earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maringouin, Louisiana expensive?

In Maringouin, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Maringouin, Louisiana?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Maringouin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maringouin, Louisiana?

About 29.5% of people in Maringouin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maringouin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Maringouin, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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