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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rodessa

Louisiana · 307 residents · 1.204 sq mi
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Rodessa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $20,500. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
+3%since 1990
from 299 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.6
−19%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251872493113731990201020202024Rodessa
2024173
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.8%(27)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.4%(32)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.5%(23)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.1%(25)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.2%(16)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415%(46)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.7%(42)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549.8%(30)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.1%(25)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.8%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.6%(11)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2%(6)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,693
+62%since 1990
from $6,600 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.6%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
18.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rodessa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(278)
Black4.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(216)
Black27.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
Irish15%(26)
German10.4%(18)
American9.2%(16)
Italian1.7%(3)
English1.2%(2)
Norwegian1.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+17.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+8%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.9%(32)
Married53.7%(72)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced22.4%(30)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(18)
Married61.1%(66)
Widowed6.5%(7)
Divorced15.7%(17)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodessa, Louisiana?

Rodessa, Louisiana has about 307 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rodessa, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rodessa, Louisiana earns about $21,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rodessa, Louisiana expensive?

In Rodessa, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $20,500, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Rodessa, Louisiana?

About 5.0% 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 24.6% of people in Rodessa, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodessa, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodessa, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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