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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poydras

Louisiana · 3,886 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 $26,820. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,886
−4%since 1990
from 4,029 in 1990
1990 – 2024
994 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,031 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+19%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Poydras
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,820
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,286 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,874
+75%since 1990
from $7,338 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−13.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
15.4% rent
2.1
−18%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(3,540)
Black9.3%(376)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(439)
Asian1.2%(47)
Diversity Score44.4%(1,789)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,247)
Black8.6%(336)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(203)
Asian0.6%(22)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,274)
33
−26%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.1 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 30.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poydras, Louisiana?

Poydras, Louisiana has about 3,886 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poydras, Louisiana?

The typical household in Poydras, Louisiana earns about $26,820 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Poydras, Louisiana?

About 3.7% 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 13.8% 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 143 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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