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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montegut

Louisiana · 1,803 residents · 4.208 sq mi
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Montegut has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,107. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% 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

1,803
+1%since 1990
from 1,777 in 1990
1990 – 2024
428 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 422 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
−1%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9441K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montegut
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,107
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,204 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,836
+46%since 1990
from $7,428 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
15.4% rent
1.6
−30%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,640)
Black4.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(337)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,553)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(124)
7
−64%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.2%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 46.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−5%since 1990
from 26.2 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 Montegut, Louisiana?

Montegut, Louisiana has about 1,803 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montegut, Louisiana?

The typical household in Montegut, Louisiana earns about $32,107 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 $51,500, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Montegut, Louisiana?

About 3.7% 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 22.9% of people in Montegut, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montegut, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Montegut, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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