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Reserve

Louisiana · 9,766 residents · 14.559 sq mi
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Reserve has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,766
+7%since 2000
from 9,111 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+11%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Reserve
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,357
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,466 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,730
+25%since 2000
from $13,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(3,923)
Black53.9%(4,909)
Hispanic / Latino2%(180)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(5,882)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(3,559)
Black59.1%(5,772)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(280)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0.5%(51)
Diversity Score63.8%(6,230)
Diversity Score
64
−1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reserve, Louisiana?

Reserve, Louisiana has about 9,766 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reserve, Louisiana?

The typical household in Reserve, Louisiana earns about $39,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reserve, Louisiana expensive?

In Reserve, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Reserve, Louisiana?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Reserve, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reserve, Louisiana?

About 22.0% of people in Reserve, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reserve, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Reserve, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 919 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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