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Plaucheville

Louisiana · 221 residents · 1.514 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
−21%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+15%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1442162893614331990201020202024Plaucheville
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,936
+87%since 2000
from $14,934 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
44.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(272)
Black2.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(203)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(18)
Diversity Score
8
+17%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+116%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plaucheville, Louisiana?

Plaucheville, Louisiana has about 221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Plaucheville, Louisiana expensive?

In Plaucheville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Plaucheville, Louisiana?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plaucheville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plaucheville, Louisiana?

About 21.6% of people in Plaucheville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plaucheville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Plaucheville, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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