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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Maringouin

Louisiana · 1,262 residents · 0.738 sq mi
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Maringouin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,816. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,800. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,262
+10%since 1990
from 1,149 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,710 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+7%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4217039851K2K1990201020202024Maringouin
2024752
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,816
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,205 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,817
+49%since 1990
from $7,284 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.5%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 35.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
$266
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.5
−13%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(349)
Black68.9%(792)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.4%(626)
2000
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(254)
Black79.4%(1,002)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.5%(511)
40
−26%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 35.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maringouin, Louisiana?

Maringouin, Louisiana has about 1,262 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Maringouin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Maringouin, Louisiana earns about $23,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maringouin, Louisiana expensive?

In Maringouin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Maringouin, Louisiana?

About 9.7% 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 31.5% of people in Maringouin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maringouin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Maringouin, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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