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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Roads

Louisiana · 5,303 residents · 4.582 sq mi
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New Roads has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,800. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,303
+7%vs 2000
vs 4,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,157 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.0
−15%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024New Roads
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,281
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,900
−47%vs 2000
vs $14,840 in 2000
US average: $14,340
36.3%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
65.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
3.3
+21%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(1,917)
Black59.1%(2,936)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(31)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(3,058)
1990
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(2,088)
Black60.5%(3,207)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score60.1%(3,188)
60
−2%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Roads, Louisiana?

New Roads, Louisiana has about 5,303 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Roads, Louisiana?

The typical household in New Roads, Louisiana earns about $14,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Roads, Louisiana expensive?

In New Roads, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $47,800, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in New Roads, Louisiana?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Roads, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Roads, Louisiana?

About 36.3% of people in New Roads, 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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