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Montpelier

Louisiana · 196 residents · 1.867 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−8%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+11%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772352933514091990201020202024Montpelier
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,520
+31%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+344%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
16.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(92)
Black46.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score69.3%(136)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montpelier, Louisiana?

Montpelier, Louisiana has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Montpelier, Louisiana expensive?

In Montpelier, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Louisiana?

About 10.3% 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 40.2% 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 70 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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