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Montegut

Louisiana · 1,266 residents · 4.208 sq mi
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Montegut has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,076. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 537 residents. 7% 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 $123,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,266
−30%since 2000
from 1,803 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
301 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+41%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9441K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montegut
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,076
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,147
+141%since 2000
from $10,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−19%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,553)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(940)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other18%(228)
Diversity Score51.3%(650)
Diversity Score
51
+645%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−58.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+33.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montegut, Louisiana?

Montegut, Louisiana has about 1,266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montegut, Louisiana?

The typical household in Montegut, Louisiana earns about $57,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montegut, Louisiana expensive?

In Montegut, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $123,600, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Montegut, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Montegut, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montegut, Louisiana?

About 25.3% of people in Montegut, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montegut, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Montegut, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 511 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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