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Pitkin

Louisiana · 455 residents · 6.229 sq mi
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Pitkin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,657. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 133 residents. Median home value is $79,700. The poverty rate of 37.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
−23%since 2019
from 588 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 94 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+25%since 2019
from 32.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
339465592719845201020202024Pitkin
2024489
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,657
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,469 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,973
+31%since 2019
from $23,637 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(78)
Diversity Score43%(253)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(398)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(57)
Diversity Score35.3%(160)
Diversity Score
35
−18%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+4%since 2019
from 33.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
43.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitkin, Louisiana?

Pitkin, Louisiana has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pitkin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Pitkin, Louisiana earns about $48,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pitkin, Louisiana expensive?

In Pitkin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $79,700.

How educated are people in Pitkin, Louisiana?

About 21.4% 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 37.2% of people in Pitkin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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