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Montpelier

Louisiana · 266 residents · 1.867 sq mi
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Montpelier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,958. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
+24%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
−3%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772352933514091990201020202024Montpelier
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,958
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,129
+3%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−53.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+64%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(118)
Black52.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.9%(170)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.9%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montpelier, Louisiana?

Montpelier, Louisiana has about 266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montpelier, Louisiana?

The typical household in Montpelier, Louisiana earns about $28,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montpelier, Louisiana expensive?

In Montpelier, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $81,600, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Louisiana?

About 9.9% 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 11.4% of people in Montpelier, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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