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New Sarpy

Louisiana · 1,464 residents · 1.358 sq mi
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New Sarpy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,933. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,464
−7%since 2000
from 1,568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+1%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9592K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Sarpy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,933
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,327
+55%since 2000
from $10,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(716)
Black51.1%(801)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(1,012)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(664)
Black51.2%(749)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.3%(942)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Sarpy, Louisiana?

New Sarpy, Louisiana has about 1,464 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Sarpy, Louisiana earns about $32,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Sarpy, Louisiana expensive?

In New Sarpy, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $107,400, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in New Sarpy, Louisiana?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Sarpy, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Sarpy, Louisiana?

About 16.8% of people in New Sarpy, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Sarpy, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Sarpy, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,482 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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