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Provencal

Louisiana · 528 residents · 2.458 sq mi
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Provencal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,406. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $178,100. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 188%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
−25%since 2000
from 708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+25%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2123474836187531990201020202024Provencal
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,406
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,308
+23%since 2000
from $14,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$178,100
+188%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+532%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(684)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(476)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(49)
Diversity Score
9
+119%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Provencal, Louisiana?

Provencal, Louisiana has about 528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Provencal, Louisiana?

The typical household in Provencal, Louisiana earns about $21,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Provencal, Louisiana expensive?

In Provencal, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $178,100, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Provencal, Louisiana?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Provencal, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Provencal, Louisiana?

About 14.3% of people in Provencal, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Provencal, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Provencal, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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