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Raceland

Louisiana · 10,193 residents · 21.568 sq mi
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Raceland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,817. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,193
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,224 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
473 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K10K12K1990201020202024Raceland
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,817
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,453
+25%since 2000
from $15,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66%(6,729)
Black28.4%(2,898)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(282)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other1.2%(121)
Diversity Score58.6%(5,976)
Diversity Score
59
+13%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raceland, Louisiana?

Raceland, Louisiana has about 10,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raceland, Louisiana?

The typical household in Raceland, Louisiana earns about $41,817 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 $91,400, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Raceland, Louisiana?

About 10.3% 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 20.4% of people in Raceland, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raceland, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Raceland, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,518 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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