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Poydras

Louisiana · 2,536 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 $35,815. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 1,350 residents. 11% 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 $106,600. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,536
−35%since 2000
from 3,886 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
649 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Poydras
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,815
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,970
+47%since 2000
from $12,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,584)
Black14.7%(373)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(439)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other2.5%(64)
Diversity Score66.7%(1,693)
Diversity Score
67
+104%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poydras, Louisiana?

Poydras, Louisiana has about 2,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poydras, Louisiana?

The typical household in Poydras, Louisiana earns about $35,815 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 $106,600, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Poydras, Louisiana?

About 11.1% 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 34.7% 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 1,493 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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