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Mooringsport

Louisiana · 748 residents · 1.288 sq mi
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Mooringsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,346. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% 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 $74,800. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
748
−10%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5386317248179101990201020202024Mooringsport
2024688
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,346
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,632
+7%since 2000
from $14,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+34.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+147%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(667)
Black17.8%(148)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(320)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(570)
Black12.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(26)
Diversity Score42.2%(316)
Diversity Score
42
+10%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mooringsport, Louisiana?

Mooringsport, Louisiana has about 748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mooringsport, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mooringsport, Louisiana earns about $21,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mooringsport, Louisiana expensive?

In Mooringsport, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Mooringsport, Louisiana?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mooringsport, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mooringsport, Louisiana?

About 44.6% of people in Mooringsport, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mooringsport, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mooringsport, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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