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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Raceland

Louisiana · 5,675 residents · 21.568 sq mi
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Raceland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,688. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 4,549 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,000. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,675
−44%vs 2000
vs 10,224 in 2000
1990 – 2024
263 / sq mi
−44%vs 2000
vs 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K7K8K10K12K1990201020202024Raceland
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,688
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,969 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,176
−41%vs 2000
vs $15,539 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.7%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$259
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $366 in 2000
US average: $450
78.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.3% in 2000
22.0% rent
2.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(7,209)
Black26%(2,657)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(157)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(5,306)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(4,521)
Black20.1%(1,139)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score41.7%(2,369)
42
−20%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.7%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Raceland, Louisiana?

Raceland, Louisiana has about 5,675 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Raceland, Louisiana?

The typical household in Raceland, Louisiana earns about $19,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raceland, Louisiana expensive?

In Raceland, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Raceland, Louisiana?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Raceland, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raceland, Louisiana?

About 25.7% of people in Raceland, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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