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Poydras

Louisiana · 2,351 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 $30,324. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 1,535 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,000. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,351
−40%since 2000
from 3,886 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
602 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+14%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Poydras
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,324
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,820 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,695
−1%since 2000
from $12,874 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−48.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(1,790)
Black11.3%(266)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(225)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2.3%(53)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,159)
Diversity Score
49
+50%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−28%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% 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
6.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poydras, Louisiana?

Poydras, Louisiana has about 2,351 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poydras, Louisiana?

The typical household in Poydras, Louisiana earns about $30,324 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Poydras, Louisiana?

About 0.0% 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 25.4% 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 1,678 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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