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Prien

Louisiana · 7,745 residents · 5.331 sq mi
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Prien is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,745
+7%since 2000
from 7,215 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,453 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+14%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Prien
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,688
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,780 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,857
+46%since 2000
from $26,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,458
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(6,453)
Black6.3%(452)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(130)
Asian0.8%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(1,520)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(5,942)
Black8.1%(627)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(472)
Asian4.6%(355)
Other2.3%(182)
Diversity Score46.5%(3,598)
Diversity Score
46
+121%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prien, Louisiana?

Prien, Louisiana has about 7,745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prien, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prien, Louisiana earns about $87,688 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 $250,800, and the typical rent is about $1,458 a month.

How educated are people in Prien, Louisiana?

About 31.2% 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 5.6% 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 1,297 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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