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Rodessa

Louisiana · 182 residents (2025 est.) · 1.20 sq mi
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With 173 people, Rodessa is a city in Louisiana. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 35.3% of people here live below the federal poverty line. At a median age of 47.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. People stay put here: 65% were in the same home a year ago. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $60,000.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

173
−44%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
182 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
144 / sq mi
−35%since 2009
from 220 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.2
+54%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.20 sq mi
Population, 19902024
12518724931137319902000201020202024Rodessa
2024173
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.7%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.8%(17)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.2%(9)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(20)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.2%(28)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(14)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.1%(21)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,031
+78%since 2000
from $10,693 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
35.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.478
+17%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$60,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$644
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
72.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
9.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.97 people
−40%since 2009
from 3.31 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
20.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(216)
Black27.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(103)
Black38.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(3)
62
+2%since 2009
from 61 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish15%(26)
German10.4%(18)
American9.2%(16)
Italian1.7%(3)
English1.2%(2)
Norwegian1.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

2.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
92.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

32.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
59.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2011
from 34.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
92.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
52.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
17.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
17.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2013
from 17.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
63.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
79.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
65.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20%(14)
Married31.4%(22)
Widowed8.6%(6)
Divorced40%(28)
Women 15+
Never married26.7%(16)
Married15%(9)
Widowed13.3%(8)
Divorced45%(27)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2013
from 17.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
20.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
26.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
54.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
34.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
79.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)45.5%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)36.4%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era54.5%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 22 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodessa, Louisiana?

Rodessa, Louisiana has about 173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rodessa, Louisiana expensive?

In Rodessa, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Rodessa, Louisiana?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rodessa, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rodessa, Louisiana?

About 35.3% of people in Rodessa, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodessa, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodessa, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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