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Olla

Louisiana · 1,325 residents (2025 est.) · 3.933 sq mi
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Olla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,688. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 238 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $119,200. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,179
−17%since 2000
from 1,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,325 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Olla
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,762 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,621
+94%since 2000
from $11,669 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+23%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+147%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,332)
Black3.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,028)
Black2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(44)
Diversity Score29.1%(343)
Diversity Score
29
+136%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−12%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olla, Louisiana?

Olla, Louisiana has about 1,179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olla, Louisiana?

The typical household in Olla, Louisiana earns about $29,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olla, Louisiana expensive?

In Olla, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Olla, Louisiana?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Olla, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olla, Louisiana?

About 26.8% of people in Olla, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olla, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Olla, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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