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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prien

Louisiana · 7,215 residents · 5.331 sq mi
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Prien is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,780. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $119,000. Households here earn about 65% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,215
+12%since 1990
from 6,448 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,353 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,210 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+7%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Prien
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,780
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,721 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,537
+59%since 1990
from $16,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$119,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$550
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $427 in 1990
US average: $602
87.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
12.3% rent
2.2
−8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(6,033)
Black6.2%(399)
Hispanic / Latino2%(126)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(6,453)
Black6.3%(452)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(130)
Asian0.8%(61)
Diversity Score21.1%(1,520)
21
+10%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Prien, Louisiana?

Prien, Louisiana has about 7,215 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prien, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prien, Louisiana earns about $53,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prien, Louisiana expensive?

In Prien, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $119,000, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Prien, Louisiana?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Prien, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prien, Louisiana?

About 7.7% of people in Prien, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prien, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Prien, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 767 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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