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Moonshine

Louisiana · 168 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 $27,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 45% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
+5%since 2019
from 160 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
462 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 440 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
−32%since 2019
from 64.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
91137184230277201020202024Moonshine
2024261
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,829
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $21,713 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,537
+8%since 2019
from $13,490 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.1% in 2019
3.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(8)
Black85.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(35)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 36.3% in 2019
Female
59.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moonshine, Louisiana?

Moonshine, Louisiana has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moonshine, Louisiana?

The typical household in Moonshine, Louisiana earns about $27,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Moonshine, Louisiana?

About 12.7% 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 20.5% 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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