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Maringouin

Louisiana · 891 residents · 0.738 sq mi
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Maringouin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 371 residents. Median home value is $83,200. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
891
−29%since 2000
from 1,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+38%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4217039851K2K1990201020202024Maringouin
2024752
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,816 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,174
+253%since 2000
from $10,817 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$480
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(105)
Black86.4%(770)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.5%(245)
Diversity Score
28
−32%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−5%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maringouin, Louisiana?

Maringouin, Louisiana has about 891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maringouin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Maringouin, Louisiana earns about $53,438 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 $83,200, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Maringouin, Louisiana?

About 26.8% 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 16.4% 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 258 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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