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Pine Prairie

Louisiana · 1,554 residents (2025 est.) · 1.613 sq mi
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Pine Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,352. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
934
−14%since 2000
from 1,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 674 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+25%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,554 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6098981K1K2K1990201020202024Pine Prairie
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,352
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,834
+52%since 2000
from $9,735 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+50%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$758
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(970)
Black7.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(20)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(657)
Black4.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(146)
Asian2.4%(22)
Other7.2%(67)
Diversity Score59.1%(552)
Diversity Score
59
+165%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
Female
42.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2016
from 74.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Prairie, Louisiana?

Pine Prairie, Louisiana has about 934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pine Prairie, Louisiana?

The typical household in Pine Prairie, Louisiana earns about $33,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Prairie, Louisiana expensive?

In Pine Prairie, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Prairie, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Prairie, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Prairie, Louisiana?

About 28.2% of people in Pine Prairie, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Prairie, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Prairie, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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