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Plain Dealing

Louisiana · 893 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 $32,754. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 178 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,900. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
893
−17%since 2000
from 1,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+24%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8109301K1K1K1990201020202024Plain Dealing
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,754
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,706 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,999
+14%since 2000
from $14,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(440)
Black46.6%(416)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(16)
Diversity Score66.7%(595)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plain Dealing, Louisiana?

Plain Dealing, Louisiana has about 893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plain Dealing, Louisiana earns about $32,754 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 $85,900, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Plain Dealing, Louisiana?

About 9.1% 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 23.2% 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 181 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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