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New Sarpy

Louisiana · 1,169 residents · 1.358 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 399 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,000. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,169
−25%since 2000
from 1,568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
861 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+19%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9592K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Sarpy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,945
+42%since 2000
from $10,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(497)
Black48.3%(565)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score68.4%(800)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+105%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Sarpy, Louisiana?

New Sarpy, Louisiana has about 1,169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is New Sarpy, Louisiana expensive?

In New Sarpy, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $109,000, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in New Sarpy, Louisiana?

About 10.9% 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 30.5% 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 1,777 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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