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Moonshine

Louisiana · 261 residents · 0.364 sq mi
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Moonshine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has grown 22% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
+22%since 2023
from 214 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
717 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 588 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
91137184230277201020202024Moonshine
2024261
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $33,400 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,023
+3%since 2023
from $18,556 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.113
−20%since 2023
from 0.141 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade46.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
76.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black90.2%(193)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black82.8%(216)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.7%(93)
Diversity Score
36
+61%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
46.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Female
44.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Foreign born
17.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moonshine, Louisiana?

Moonshine, Louisiana has about 261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moonshine, Louisiana?

The typical household in Moonshine, Louisiana earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Moonshine, Louisiana?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moonshine, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moonshine, Louisiana?

About 13.4% of people in Moonshine, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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