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New Roads

Louisiana · 4,831 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 $34,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,831
−3%since 2000
from 4,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024New Roads
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,139
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,948
+61%since 2000
from $14,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(1,875)
Black58.4%(2,819)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other1.5%(74)
Diversity Score64.6%(3,121)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Roads, Louisiana?

New Roads, Louisiana has about 4,831 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Roads, Louisiana earns about $34,139 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 $123,500, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in New Roads, Louisiana?

About 24.1% 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 25.9% of people in New Roads, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Roads, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Roads, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 472 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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