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Pitkin

Louisiana · 489 residents · 6.229 sq mi
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Pitkin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,419. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 92% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
+6%since 2023
from 460 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 74 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
339465592719845201020202024Pitkin
2024489
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,419
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,715 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,135
+1%since 2023
from $55,834 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
+29%since 2023
from 0.198 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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

Owner-occupied
93.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.9%(88)
Diversity Score
18
−19%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
Female
30.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitkin, Louisiana?

Pitkin, Louisiana has about 489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pitkin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Pitkin, Louisiana earns about $116,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Pitkin, Louisiana?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pitkin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pitkin, Louisiana?

About 4.9% of people in Pitkin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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