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Poydras

Louisiana · 2,260 residents · 3.908 sq mi
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Poydras has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,105. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 1,626 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,800. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,260
−42%since 2000
from 3,886 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
578 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+8%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Poydras
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,105
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,820 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,432
+129%since 2000
from $12,874 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+40%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,247)
Black8.6%(336)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(203)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.8%(1,274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48%(1,084)
Black4.3%(97)
Hispanic / Latino37%(837)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(242)
Diversity Score77.4%(1,750)
Diversity Score
77
+136%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poydras, Louisiana?

Poydras, Louisiana has about 2,260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poydras, Louisiana?

The typical household in Poydras, Louisiana earns about $59,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poydras, Louisiana expensive?

In Poydras, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $132,800, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Poydras, Louisiana?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Poydras, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poydras, Louisiana?

About 24.3% of people in Poydras, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poydras, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Poydras, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,769 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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