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Paulina

Louisiana · 1,178 residents · 4.617 sq mi
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Paulina has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $133,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,178
+10%vs 2011
vs 1,067 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 231 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+4%vs 2011
vs 33.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8071K1K2K2K201020202024Paulina
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,292
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,135 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,670
+10%vs 2011
vs $22,357 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+20%vs 2011
vs 0.402 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $129,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−39.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+2%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(898)
Black15.7%(168)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.4%(356)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(976)
Black14.2%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.4%(405)
Diversity Score
34
+3%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 23.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
49.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulina, Louisiana?

Paulina, Louisiana has about 1,178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paulina, Louisiana?

The typical household in Paulina, Louisiana earns about $52,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paulina, Louisiana expensive?

In Paulina, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $133,100.

How educated are people in Paulina, Louisiana?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Paulina, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paulina, Louisiana?

About 5.1% of people in Paulina, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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