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Raceland

Louisiana · 9,768 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 $38,450. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,300. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,768
−4%since 2000
from 10,224 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+14%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K10K12K1990201020202024Raceland
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,450
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,885
+54%since 2000
from $15,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+56%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(6,163)
Black28.1%(2,749)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(403)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other1.7%(161)
Diversity Score61.9%(6,042)
Diversity Score
62
+19%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raceland, Louisiana?

Raceland, Louisiana has about 9,768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raceland, Louisiana?

The typical household in Raceland, Louisiana earns about $38,450 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 $131,300, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Raceland, Louisiana?

About 11.7% 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 20.7% 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 4,093 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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