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Montpelier

Louisiana · 198 residents (2025 est.) · 1.867 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. The poverty rate of 39.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−4%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:198 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1772352933514091990201020202024Montpelier
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,413
+55%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+31%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing16.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(123)
Black40.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(152)
Black26.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.4%(100)
Diversity Score
48
−24%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
11.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.4%
+40.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montpelier, Louisiana?

Montpelier, Louisiana has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Montpelier, Louisiana expensive?

In Montpelier, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Louisiana?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montpelier, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montpelier, Louisiana?

About 39.3% of people in Montpelier, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montpelier, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Montpelier, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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