CensusEasy
CITY

Natalbany

Louisiana · 2,416 residents · 4.426 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Hammond metro area
Compare
The short version

Natalbany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,483. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,200. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,416
+39%since 2000
from 1,739 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
546 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
+10%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Natalbany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,483
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,108 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,574
+92%since 2000
from $12,815 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+12%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median home value
$151,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,081
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
73.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+138%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
RELATED:See current rent listings in Natalbany on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(1,163)
Black29.6%(514)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(39)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(985)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38%(917)
Black49.5%(1,195)
Hispanic / Latino8%(193)
Asian1.9%(45)
Other2.7%(66)
Diversity Score75.5%(1,824)
Diversity Score
75
+33%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 81.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Natalbany

Eatonville
Pop 2,333
Dade City North
Pop 2,803
Madison
Pop 2,988
Crescent City
Pop 1,728
Places similar to Natalbany
Head to head

Compare Natalbany to nearby cities

NATALBANY VS
Hammond
Income$48,166+48%
Home value$221,400+46%
Population24,032+895%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NATALBANY VS
Covington
Income$75,851+134%
Home value$295,100+95%
Population11,721+385%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NATALBANY VS
Mandeville
Income$94,405+191%
Home value$376,100+149%
Population12,918+435%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NATALBANY VS
Denham Springs
Income$71,569+120%
Home value$188,200+24%
Population9,378+288%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Natalbany, Louisiana?

Natalbany, Louisiana has about 2,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Natalbany, Louisiana?

The typical household in Natalbany, Louisiana earns about $32,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Natalbany, Louisiana expensive?

In Natalbany, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Natalbany, Louisiana?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Natalbany, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Natalbany, Louisiana?

About 40.8% of people in Natalbany, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Natalbany, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Natalbany, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,177 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Natalbany with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →