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Plain Dealing

Louisiana · 1,015 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Plain Dealing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,830. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,015
−5%since 2000
from 1,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8109301K1K1K1990201020202024Plain Dealing
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,830
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,706 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,253
−11%since 2000
from $14,906 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+55%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(587)
Black42.7%(457)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(667)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(527)
Black45.2%(459)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score63.6%(646)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plain Dealing, Louisiana?

Plain Dealing, Louisiana has about 1,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plain Dealing, Louisiana?

The typical household in Plain Dealing, Louisiana earns about $18,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plain Dealing, Louisiana expensive?

In Plain Dealing, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Plain Dealing, Louisiana?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Plain Dealing, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plain Dealing, Louisiana?

About 44.8% of people in Plain Dealing, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plain Dealing, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Plain Dealing, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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