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Minorca

Louisiana · 1,430 residents · 4.467 sq mi
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Minorca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,113. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $57,300. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,430
−11%since 2023
from 1,615 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
320 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 362 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−1%since 2023
from 39.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Minorca
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,113
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,192 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,601
+30%since 2023
from $20,518 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+9%since 2023
from 0.418 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $623 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+34%since 2023
from 1.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,147)
Black25.2%(407)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score53.8%(869)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(900)
Black30.7%(439)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score63.2%(904)
Diversity Score
63
+17%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+7%since 2023
from 17.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
Female
46.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minorca, Louisiana?

Minorca, Louisiana has about 1,430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minorca, Louisiana?

The typical household in Minorca, Louisiana earns about $36,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minorca, Louisiana expensive?

In Minorca, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Minorca, Louisiana?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Minorca, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minorca, Louisiana?

About 31.7% of people in Minorca, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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