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Paulina

Louisiana · 1,778 residents · 4.617 sq mi
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Paulina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,625. Population has grown 39% since 2019. Median home value is $319,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 167% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
1,778
+39%since 2019
from 1,280 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+39%since 2019
from 277 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2019
from 34.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8071K1K2K2K201020202024Paulina
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,625
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,911 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,180
+11%since 2019
from $41,587 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $311,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
5.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−21%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,090)
Black14.8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(404)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,521)
Black10.4%(185)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.3%(504)
Diversity Score
28
−10%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−13%since 2019
from 24.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulina, Louisiana?

Paulina, Louisiana has about 1,778 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paulina, Louisiana?

The typical household in Paulina, Louisiana earns about $135,625 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 $319,100.

How educated are people in Paulina, Louisiana?

About 37.9% 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 1.0% of people in Paulina, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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